Police issue further statement following 'serious assault at Cornaa Beach'

Douglas man arrested after incident in the north

The Isle of Man Constabulary has issued a further statement following an incident in the north of the Island yesterday (6 October).

Superintendent John Phillips says on Sunday (5 October) police, the coastguard and search and rescue dogs conducted extensive searches for a man reported missing from home, with the case treated as a 'high-risk missing person enquiry, with the man’s welfare being the primary concern'.

However, that changed yesterday afternoon, shortly before 4pm, after police received reports of a serious assault at Cornaa Beach in Maughold.

A local man had 'sustained serious injuries' and now receiving hospital treatment in the UK.

Around the same time, police say a 'second incident occurred nearby, involving another local man who was assaulted and had his vehicle stolen'. 

Officers responding to this incident swiftly arrested a man from Douglas, who remains in custody.

Police say they are maintaining a 'significant presence in the Maughold area today as officers carry out scene enquiries and seek to identify further witnesses'.

Anyone with information to assist the investigation is asked to contact the Isle of Man Constabulary on 631212.

STATEMENT

That statement in full: "On Sunday 5th October 2025, Police, supported by the Coastguard and Search and Rescue Dogs (SARDA), conducted extensive searches in Maughold for a man reported missing from home. This activity was accompanied by a public appeal.

"The search continued into Monday 6th October, with further activity taking place at various locations across the island. Based on the information available, the case was treated as a high-risk missing person enquiry, with the man’s welfare being the primary concern.

"However, shortly before 4pm on Monday 6th October, Police received reports of a serious assault at Cornaa Beach, Maughold. Armed officers with advanced first aid training were quickly deployed to the scene and provided medical assistance to a local man who had sustained serious injuries. He is currently receiving hospital treatment in the UK.

"Around the same time, a second incident occurred nearby, involving another local man who was assaulted and had his vehicle stolen. Officers responding to this incident swiftly arrested a man from Douglas, who remains in Police custody.

"There will be a significant Police presence in the Maughold area today as officers carry out scene enquiries and seek to identify further witnesses. At this time, there is no indication of any ongoing threat to the public.

"Police are working to establish the full circumstances surrounding these events and urge anyone with information to contact the Isle of Man Constabulary on 631212. Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111”.