A GROUP of children were given “words of advice” from police after gaining access into a Parkstone church.

Dorset Police were called on Sunday, December 20, about antisocial behaviour at Sunnyhill Church.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Dorset Police received a report at 2.55pm on Sunday December 20 of anti-social behaviour involving a group of children who had gained access to the Sunnyhill Church building in Parkstone.

“Officers attended and gained access to the building. Five children were located inside. Officers engaged with them, took their details and gave words of advice.

“Two of the children were taken home to their parents.

“Officers also engaged with residents in the area and arranged for security measures to be put in place at the building.”