Another attack on the Ballaugh Traffic Safety Camera will not deter the Department of Transport, says Minister David Anderson.

In the early hours, arsonists hung a tire from the camera and set it alight – the second time the unit has been attacked since it was installed last year.

But Mr Anderson has vowed he won’t remove it because of the threat from vandalism.

The camera suffered severe damage in the attack.

Police have confirmed the camera was the subject of an attack at around 1.45am this morning.

They thanked a member of the public who raised the alarm, pointing out the camera is near a garage which – if the fire had caught – could have been under threat.

The Department of Transport says the camera will be fixed, with taxpayer’s money.

Anybody with any information on the attack should contact Ramsey police on 812234 or call the anonymous Crimestoppers line on 0800 555111

Picture: Ballaugh Bridge, location of the camera.