Police warn over pier jumping

Tue, 20 Jul 2021

The police have issued a plea to young people not to jump from or swim in the Island’s harbours.

With an increase in the good weather - officers have warned people against diving from cliffs, rock faces and harbour areas.

Officers are investigating several reports over the last few days of young people jumping in the harbour at Port Erin.

A force spokesperson said: "They are putting themselves at risk and when advised they have been rude to boat owners and public in the area. You are not supposed to swim in harbours for reasons that include safety. An injury has been reported in the past few days."