A bomb disposal unit has arrived on the Isle of Man and is currently en route to Port Erin under a police escort, following the discovery of suspicious items at a property in the Pairk Beg area.
The unit arrived via the Manannan ferry from Liverpool earlier today, after local police cordoned off the scene at the property. As specialists examined the items, authorities decided to evacuate residential properties within a 100-meter radius as a precautionary measure.
In a statement, the police assured the public: “As a result of further investigation by attending specialists, a decision was made to evacuate the residential properties within Port Erin within a 100-meter radius of the scene. We would like to reassure the public that the appropriate procedures for incidents of this nature are being followed, and the safety of the general public remains our priority.”
Local authorities are urging residents to remain calm and follow any instructions from the emergency services as they continue to handle the situation. Updates are expected as the bomb disposal team assesses the scene.
No further details have been released regarding the nature of the suspicious items at this time, but the situation remains under close watch as authorities work to ensure public safety.
