Steam Packet boss slams 'atrocious' behaviour of some passengers

The Steam Packet Company has condemned the behaviour of some passengers following the abandonment of the Liverpool sailing.

On Monday night, the boat from Liverpool to Douglas was cancelled – with the anti-social behaviour kicking off when passengers realised they'd be staying over night in Liverpool.

Chief executive Mark Woodward said their reaction was atrocious; as they went on to physically and verbally assault shore staff in Liverpool.

Fixtures and fittings were damaged in toilets and the main departure lounge – as police held a presence to calm the situation.

Mr Woodward told us how destructive they became: