Town CCTV cameras to be replaced

The cameras in the main shopping areas will be replaced

Security cameras in an Isle of Man town centre are set to be replaced, at a cost of £400,000.

Leader of Douglas Town Council, David Christian, has said the use of CCTV monitoring equipment makes the majority of people feel safer.

But the cost of replacing the cameras in Douglas's main shopping areas should not fall to the taxpayer, he added.

Discussions are taking place with the Department of Home Affairs about financing the project.

Bill Henderson, MHK for North Douglas, has previously called for more CCTV coverage in the town.

He believes expanding the network of cameras in Douglas will make the town safer.