Murder investigation launched after fatal incident

Alex Blake
BBC News, Isle of Man
BBC The side of a police car with police cordon tape ahead.BBC
The area of Close Drean is cordoned off while investigations take place

A murder investigation has been launched after a person died following an incident in the north of the Isle of Man.

Emergency services were called to the Close Drean area of Ramsey shortly after 15:30 BST on Thursday.

The Isle of Man Constabulary said a person had been "arrested in connection with the investigation". It confirmed both people involved were local but no further details have been released.

In a statement, the force said it was "believed to be an isolated incident and there is nothing to suggest that the general public are at any further risk".

Police have asked for witnesses or those with footage of the incident to come forward.

However, it asked people to "refrain from speculating" and "avoid sharing any imagery, other than with police".

In a statement Chief Minister Alfred Cannan said he was "shocked and saddened" by the events and his "deepest condolences" were with the family and friends of the person who had died.

He also urged people to follow the request from police "not to speculate or share any distressing material online".

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