Castletown Commissioners has announced its restricting access to Poulsom Park.

It comes after it reported a group of young people used the skate park despite it being taped off and signs being in place saying it was out of use.

Castletown Commissioners said: ’Following discussion with the Southern Neighbourhood Policing Team, we will be introducing measures as soon as practicable will which restrict access to Poulsom Park.

’We are sorry that the actions of the minority will affect the majority of users.’

Coronavirus restrictions are in place which mean people may only leave their properties for certain tasks, including shopping for necessities and taking one form of exercise a day.