Police warning ahead of carnival

Saturday, 3 August 2013 00:00

Police are drafting in extra resources this weekend to ensure there are no problems at the Castletown Carnival.

They say they will be targeting drunkenness, anti-social behaviour and any offences of violence.

The event, and particularly the Confetti Carnival tonight, attracts thousands of people from around the Island.

Last year a large number of young people were found intoxicated along with a minority of adults who were drunk and disorderly.

Sergeant Paul Kemp says it won’t be tolerated (AUDIO):

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