Officers will be confiscating alcohol from youths

Large groups of youths, aged 13 to 16, have been gathering in areas such as Noble's Park and Douglas Promenade.

Police said many of them were drinking alcohol, which often led to fighting, vandalism and anti-social behaviour.

Sgt Mark Britton, of the Isle of Man Constabulary, urged parents to take responsibility for their children and find out where they were going.

The operation comes in response to problems on 22 September when about 150 youths gathered at Noble's Park.

Criminal acts will be dealt with immediately and firmly Sgt Mark Britton

One was arrested after a fight broke out in Victoria Road and the park's bowling green was also damaged.

Officers also confiscated alcohol from a number of teenagers in Upper Dukes Road and Victoria Road.

Sgt Britton said: "I'm sure that parents would rather not have a call from a police officer saying that their child has been arrested."

Officers will be patrolling the areas on Friday night to deal with incidents of anti-social behaviour and confiscate alcohol.

Anyone found causing problems will have letters sent to their parents.