People have been urged to stay away from iced over ponds and lakes after up to 30 youngsters were spotted playing at a Carlisle beauty spot.
Carlisle police said: “Please stay off the ice at Hammonds Pond
“We had a report of 20-30 children seen on the Ice following school, luckily none of them fell through into the water.
“This is extremely dangerous and could be fatal, ensure your children are safe and educated on the risks.”
Three children have died and one remains in a critical condition after they fell through an iced-over pond in the Midlands.
