‘Anti-Social’ Behaviour as Youths Target Ferry & Cruise Passengers

22nd August 2026

Jehan Ashmore

Police investigate 'unruly and rude' youths targeting ferry passengers and cruise ship visitors at the Sea Terminal in the Manx capital Credit: Manx Radio-facebook

The Isle of Man Constabulary has issued a warning after incidents took place at the Sea Terminal in Douglas.

Following a reported increase in "unruly and rude behaviour" by young people around the terminal in the Manx capital, police say they will review CCTV.

The terminal is also where the Isle of Man Welcome Centre is located and is the island's multi-functional premier tourism and information centre.

According to the constabulary's Early Action Team, they are particularly concerned about the use of offensive language and displays of anti-social behaviour. Those involved are specifically targeting ferry passengers and cruise ship visitors, reports ManxRadio.

The team has also asked parents whose children meet up in this area of Douglas to 'check in with them.'

Police officers say they will be using local camera footage to try and ascertain the identities of those youths involved.

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Jehan Ashmore

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Jehan Ashmore is a marine correspondent, researcher and photographer, specialising in Irish ports, shipping and the ferry sector serving the UK and directly to mainland Europe. Jehan also occasionally writes a column, 'Maritime' Dalkey for the (Dalkey Community Council Newsletter) in addition to contributing to UK marine periodicals.

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