Covid 19

Summary

The request sought dates of police attendance at Laxey beach regarding gatherings during the 2021 circuit breaker. The authority disclosed only one recorded call on March 24, 2023, noting a discrepancy with the requested 2021 timeframe.

Key Facts

• The request specifically asked about police attendance at Laxey beach during the 2021 circuit breaker.
• The Isle of Man Constabulary reported only one call regarding gatherings at Laxey beach.
• The reported call occurred on March 24, 2023, which is two years after the requested 2021 period.
• The response was issued on October 16, 2024, following a request received on September 23, 2024.
• No information was withheld; the response stated 'All information sent'.

Data Disclosed

• 24th March 2023
• 1 call
• 2021
• 2024-09-23
• 2024-10-16
• 4144693

Original Request

What dates did police attend Laxey beach in relation to reports of people gathering during the circuit breaker in 2021?

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Isle of Man Constabulary Freedom of Information Police Headquarters Dukes Avenue Douglas Isle of Man IM2 4RG

Our ref: 4144693 16 October 2024

Dear

We write further to your request, received 23 September 2024, which states:

"What dates did police attend Laxey beach in relation to reports of people gathering during the circuit breaker in 2021?"

Our response to your request is as follows: I have detailed below the information that is being released to you.

There was 1 call on the 24th March 2023 in regards to people gathering on Laxey beach.

Please quote the reference number 4144693 in any future communications.

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I will now close your request as of this date.

Yours sincerely