Mystery substance washes up on beach

Port Erin Coastguard is warning of a mysterious white substance which has washed up on the village's beach.

It's said to be 'lard like', has a waxy appearance and a faint smell of petrol.

The pieces vary in size from that of a golf ball to about a foot square.

Samples have been taken away to be analysed.

Dog owners are advised to keep their animals on a lead, and away from the substance.

The police say if you find anything on the Island's coastline matching the above description call 999 and ask for the coastguard.