Manx police travel to London for Queen's funeral

5 Manx police officers have travelled to London to support the policing of the Queen's funeral.

It comes following a request from the Metropolitan police to forces across the British Isles.

The Manx officers will be sworn in as UK Police Constables which will give them powers to undertake their duties in the capital.

It had originally been 15 officers, but a police spokesperson has confirmed it's now 5.

The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II – our Lord of Mann will take place on Monday, 19 September.

The Isle of Man Constabulary's statement in full:

"Following a formal mutual aid request Chief Constable Gary Roberts QPM has approved the deployment of Isle of Man Constabulary officers to support the policing of Her Majesty’s funeral in London.

We can confirm that 5 Officers have now travelled to London to support the Policing operation.

Mutual aid Police officers are deployed in London, under the command and control of the Metropolitan Police, to keep people safe as part of UK policing’s response to the death of Her Majesty The Queen.

Forces from across the United Kingdom, including the Crown Dependencies, have been asked to assist in the National Policing commitment.

The Isle of Man Officers will be sworn in as UK Police Constables which will give them powers to undertake their duties in London.

The Officers will be deployed to assist with general Policing and ceremonial duties.

A further 10 Officers who had been notified to travel later in the week have been stood down at this time."