Vandals have struck at the newly installed 'safety camera' at Ballaugh Bridge.
A tyre was placed on top of the unit and set alight.
Police and fire services were called out at around 1.30 am this morning.
The blaze was quickly extinguished and at this stage it is thought damage is limited to external blackening of the camera's casework
Ramsey police are carrying out enquiries
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