YOUTHS have been seen jumping into the River Lark, from a footbridge, at Mildenhall, and leaping across roof tops in the town.

Police today issued a warning to those carrying out the stunts saying they could put their lives in danger.

The youngsters were reported to be plunging into the river from a footbridge at Jubilee Fields.

Many are also involved in “free running” where they are jumping across roofs at St Johns Community Centre, a local convenience shop and Great Heath Primary School.

PCSO Bill Butcher, of the Mildenhall Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: “We’ve had to speak to a number of people in the area about these dangerous games. We obviously want young people to have fun during the holidays but these activities are posing a serious danger to their own safety, and can endanger other people too.

“We are urging people to refrain from this activity and asking parents to ask their children about where they are going to be during the day.”