Quiet Hop Tu Naa after warnings

Manx children carry carved turnip lanterns at Hop Tu Naa

The Isle of Man's annual Hop Tu Naa celebrations passed without trouble after a warning by police.

The festival, which marks the end of summer and the beginning of winter, was held on Friday.

Police said that anti-social behaviour was rising and those responsible for vandalism or egg-throwing this year would have to clean up the mess.

Extra patrols were on the streets and a police spokesman said that there were no major incidents.

The Douglas and Onchan areas have been the worst affected in previous years.

Hop Tu Naa is really a celebration of "Oie Houney", the original Celtic New Year's Eve.

Celebrations for the event include children singing the Hop Tu Naa and carrying carved turnips, similar to the pumpkins used on Halloween.