Cliff erosion sparks evacuation in Laxey

Friday, 4 December 2015 00:00

Properties in Laxey have had to be evacuated due to fears a cliff face is eroding.

It follows last night's poor weather - a structural engineer has deemed the area behind St Judes Lodge on Old Laxey Hill as unsafe.

The occupants of that house and a number of properties on Back Shore Road have now left and part of the promenade has been closed off.

Inspector Andy Kneen says people's safety is paramount:

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