Police conducting 'large open area search' on the Sloc

Road will be closed to traffic for several hours

The Sloc is currently closed to traffic from the top of the Round Table to the area of Lower Scard Farm as police are dealing with an ongoing incident.

The Isle of Man Constabulary has confirmed to Manx Radio the road will remain closed for the next few hours as officers 'conduct a large open area search'.  

It follows an incident at 12:10am today.

Police say there isn't any risk to members of the public. 

In a statement, they said: "At approximately 00.10am this morning, Thursday 26th October 2023, an incident occurred in the area of The Sloc in the South of the island.  

"As a result of this, a road closure is currently in place from the top of the Round Table, Dalby down through the bottom of the Sloc and to the area of Lower Scard Farm (the bottom part of the Sloc which meets with Ballakillowey).

"There is currently a large Police presence in this area whilst we conduct an open area search.

"Please be advised that the public should not be alarmed by this presence as there is no risk to you at this time.

"The road closures will be in place until at least 2pm today.

"As soon as we can provide a further update, we will.

"We would ask the public to avoid the area at this time to allow Officers the space to conduct the search.

"As always, we appreciate your cooperation."

This is a developing story and Manx Radio will bring you further updates as soon as they come in.