It's Hop-tu-naa, and ghoulish goings-on are guaranteed all over the Island this evening.

However, police have repeated their message to young revellers that anti-social behaviour won't be tolerated.

Police officers and community volunteers will be patrolling likely "hot spots" and would like to see younger children accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Last week, they advised shopkeepers not to sell flour and eggs to youths.

While traditional Manx Hop-tu-naa celebrations involve children visiting houses to sing and parade their turnip lanterns, an increase in the practice of Halloween-style 'trick or treating' has resulted in incidents of anti-social behaviour.

School Liason Officer for Douglas Constable Steve Stanley wants everybody to have a good time and enjoy the celebrations, while respecting the rights of others (audio file attached):

(Image: A poster which has been distributed Island-wide, informing young people they cannot buy flour and eggs during the Halloween period).