‘DANGEROUS’ behaviour by children is taking up valuable time for emergency services, say Bournemouth Police.

Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team have become aware of an increase in children climbing on the roof of the Kinson and West Howe Children's Centre, in Moore Avenue.

In a message to children and their parents on social media, Bournemouth police said: “We would like to remind everyone that this is dangerous and has recently resulted in a child being injured.

“Police and fire officers time is also being taken up having to attend these incidents.

“Please remind your children of the dangers for their own safety.”

Bournemouth Police added that PCSO Olivia will continue to carry out patrols in the local area.