Police working 'incredibly hard' to tackle anti-social behaviour

Bespoke programme to educate youngsters

Trespassing on railway lines, playing knock-a-door run, swearing and going into disused buildings.

Those are just some of the anti-social behaviour issues that have been reported to police recently. 

With the summer holidays in full swing, officers have been busy responding to some minor and not-so-minor incidents in their respective communities. 

PC Louise Kennaugh told Manx Radio there are patterns of young people making the wrong decisions:

Joanna Whittle is with the Police Early Action Team in the constabulary - the team that deals with youngsters aged 10 and above. 

She told Manx Radio more support is needed for the mental health of young people as well as in the provision of alternate academic outlets for those who don't fit the standard form of traditional schooling:

You can listen to the full interview below: