More than 200 COVID arrests in one year

Thursday, 12 August 2021 07:34

By Ariane Barua

In a single year - 215 arrests were made on the Isle of Man for Covid-19 offences,

That is according to figures released in a freedom of information request.

Of those arrested, 71 received custodial sentences and 37, fixed penalties.

35 of the 215 arrested were under the age of 18 - however, the department of Home Affairs said it was not able to provide information on custodial sentences for juveniles.

The department also said it did not have information for the number of arrests from April to the end of July 2021.

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