Do You Know Where Your Garden Furniture Is This Evening?

Got a nice set of garden furniture? You may want to check it’s still there.

Police have posted on social media on Friday evening about ‘multiple reports’ of outdoor furniture and tress blocking or roads across the Isle of Man as the island is lashed by strong winds and heavy rain.

A spokesperson for constabulary said: ‘There are multiple reports being taken all island of trees coming down and other outdoor furniture blocking roads at this time.

‘Please drive responsibly and to the conditions and secure any outdoor furniture where possible.

‘Emergency services and Department of Infrastructure have been mobilised to sort these incidences.

‘If persists a record of road obstructions will be highlighted in the near future to plan your journey safely.

‘Thank you for your patience and stay safe.’

A weather warning is in place until 3am on Saturday morning for heavy rain and strong winds.