Children are to blame for a ’spate of petty damage’ at Peel Cathedral, police say.

Officers are investigating ’mindless damage’ that’s taken place over the last few weeks.

In a statement, officers said: ’Do you know what your children are up to?

’The cathedral in Peel has been subject of a spate of petty damage over the last few weeks - tea and coffee thrown around the inside, wicks pulled out of the candles so oil leaks all over the altar and other such mindless damage.

’This is being caused by youths - and it needs to stop.

’If you visit the Cathedral and you see anybody causing any issues please let the police know so that we can prevent any further problems and speak to those responsible.’