Police are appealing for witnesses after an assault occurred in the late evening of Saturday 19th November 2011 at Mount Murray Golf Club Hotel. As a result of the assault a 32 year old male received facial injuries. Anybody who witnessed the assault or thinks they have information about the assault is urged to contact PC 248 Christie Morgan at Lord Street Police Station on 631212. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Between Friday 18th November 2011 and the morning of Tuesday 22nd November 2011 acts of criminal damage by graffiti have been committed in the back lanes of Hawarden Avenue, Hatfield Grove and Woodbourne Square. It is believed that each of the offences was committed by the same person(s). Constable David BAKER, from Lord Street Police Station in Douglas is currently investigating this matter and is appealing for anyone who may seen any suspicious activity in the area between the relevant times, or who may have seen any part of what occurred, to come forward and make contact with him at Lord Street Police Station on 631212. Information can alternatively be provided, anonymously if preferred, via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. ENDS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Police in the West of the Island are investigating two instances of criminal damage which has been caused to areas of fencing belonging to the Forestry Amenity and Lands Directorate. In the first incident, which occurred sometime between the 1st November and 16th November, sections of wooden fence and rails which had been placed out with a ‘road closed sign’ were smashed and driven over. These had been placed out at the junction of the Baltic Road and Slieau Curn Roads which are both Green Lanes on the Michael Hills. The fencing and sign had been placed out as part of the green lane seasonal closure. This location is remote and only accessible via the Green Lanes themselves. In the second incident, which occurred sometime between the 12th and 20th November, fencing was broken to the side of the locked gate to Beckwith’s mine in Glen Rushen. Associated to this damage was evidence that motorcycles had accessed the disused mine workings via the broken fencing and been scrambling around the area. Fresh damage consistent with motorcycle and 4 wheel drive vehicle use was also caused to the open heathland outside the entrance to Beckwith’s mine. PC Ian Scott from the Western Neighbourhood Policing Team is investigating the incidents. “Although both of these areas are remote, they are in frequent use from many persons accessing the areas legitimately both on foot and with vehicles and I would appeal to anyone witnessing such behaviour to report it. I would also like to remind people that aside from the obvious acts of vandalism to the fencing and signs, it is an offence to drive on closed roads or drive a vehicle without lawful authority on any open land. Offenders can expect to face prosecution” ENDS