POLICE in Bradford have issued a warning after children were reportedly seen trying to climb scaffolding.

Officers with West Yorkshire Police have urged parents to make sure they know where their children are playing.

They have also urged people to stay away from places like building sites - warning that exploring such locations could result in serious injury or even death. 

A spokesperson from the Bradford City and Bradford East divisions of West Yorkshire Police said: "We have again received reports of children trying to climb private scaffolding. 

"Do you know where your children are playing?

"We want to remind everyone of the potential dangers of entering abandoned buildings and other places, such as building sites.

"Think carefully about the dangers of exploring these sites. It could result in serious injury or death."