A WARNING has been issued about the dangers of children climbing on roofs after police were called to five incidents in two hours on Friday night. 

Kids were spotted on the roofs of schools and commercial buildings in the Hyndburn area. 

A spokesman said: "Between 7pm and 9pm we have attended no less than five reports of kids being on roofs of schools and commercial buildings.

"We have spoken to some of the youths and will be speaking to their parents, but we ask that parents speak to their kids about the dangers of climbing on roofs."