A woman has died following an incident on Central Prom in Douglas.
A man has been arrested in connection with the incident and is in custody.
Police were called to the promenade outside the Palace Hotel at around 9.20pm last night.
The section of central promenade was closed until the early hours of Saturday morning
The pavement where the incident happened remains closed, but the roadway is open to traffic.
Police Statement
Approximately 9.20pm on Friday 29th March 2024, an altercation occurred outside the Palace Hotel on Central Promenade, Douglas near to the junction of Palace View Terrace.
A 57 year old woman visiting from the Merseyside area was assaulted and despite continued efforts to save the woman’s life, she sadly died in Nobles Hospital.
A 53 year old man, who is also from the Merseyside area has been arrested in connection with the woman’s death.
Detective Superintendent Stephen Maddocks, who is leading the investigation said,
“We are conducting enquiries into this matter and we currently have a section of the pavement between the Lido Slip and Palace View Terrace cordoned off.
“I am appealing for witnesses who may have seen a group of people walking between Jaks Bar on Loch Promenade and the Palace Hotel on Central Promenade, Douglas around 9pm last night.
“There was a man and woman in their 50’s, together with another man and woman in their 20’s, who had with them a small child. We know the group walked from the Jaks area towards the Palace Hotel, passing through the Villa Marina Arcade and past the Castlemona shops.
“We believe this group walked past the Majestic Chinese Restaurant and patrons inside may have witnessed an altercation. We are speaking to a number of witnesses but I believe other members of the public may have seen this group and may have vital information to assist us with our enquiries.
“I am also interested to speak to any vehicle driver travelling along Central and Queens Promenade between 9pm and 10pm who may have dash cam footage to come forward”.
“We are liaising and supporting the ladies family at what is obviously a very difficult time. We believe the deceased lady and the man we have arrested are known to each other.
The Coroner of Inquest has been informed. Members of the public can call Police Headquarters on 631212 or the anonymous Crimestoppers line 0800 555 111.
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