Vandals won't deter Island's beach cleaners

A local beach cleaning charity says it will not be deterred by 'acts of negativity' carried out by vandals.

Beach Buddies has vowed not to stop cleaning up the Island's beaches and countryside despite repeated incidents of damage to its equipment. 

The latest saw damage caused to a steel Beach Buddies bin which was located at Langness. 

It's believed it was struck by a vehicle deliberately - the force also flattened three concrete posts which the bin was attached to. 

In the past bins at Poyll Doohey, Port Soderick and Fleshwick have been damaged - signage has also been targeted at Castletown, Scarlett, Ballaugh and Smeale. 

Beach Buddies says it is 'struggling to understand' why it's being targeted - and is asking for anyone with information to contact the police or Crimestoppers.