Warnings of 'great danger' as teens spotted 'crawling through' manholes
Wellesbourne and Walton Parish Council say some have been spotted crawling through, and with the lids being so heavy, someone could end up being killed
There are warnings from a council in Warwickshire that people are putting themselves in "great danger" by removing manhole covers to climb underground.
Wellesbourne and Walton Parish Council say some teenagers have been spotted crawling through, and with the lids being so heavy, someone could end up being killed.
'We do not want anyone severely harmed or worse, killed'
Sharing information about the danger and dangerous behaviour on The Grange, Wellesbourne and Walton Parish Council said: "We do not usually use these terms but there is a group of teenagers who are in danger of personal harm through their behaviour.
"The pictures show the SUDs area and the open manhole. A group or groups of three or four boys have been seen entering the pipe in the SUDS.
"They are then crawling through it and coming up the drainpipe and opening the top covering from underneath and then leaving it uncovered as you can see from the picture.
"There is great danger that a young person could injure themselves severely, the lids are extremely heavy, or potentially kill themselves should it fall on them whilst they are opening it.
"Equally, they could get stuck in the pipework which could again end in injury.
"We have informed the police, Persimmon have visited on several occasions to replace the cover, mend the fences and secure the grills.
"However, this level of replacement is unsustainable, and the police cannot constantly be in attendance.
"If you see incidents happening, please immediately ring the police. It is an emergency as there is the possibility of harm. Please talk to your young people, about the hazards of such behaviour.
"We do not want anyone severely harmed or worse, killed."