POLICE have been conducting patrols after reports of youths tampering with a security fence.

Officers from the neighbourhood policing team in Purbeck have asked if parents know where their children are after receiving reports of youths gaining access to an “unstable building”.

A spokesperson for Purbeck Police: “Neighbourhood Policing Team South out on anti-social behaviour patrols around Swanage this evening.

“There have been recent reports of local youths tampering with the security fencing in order to gain access to the old grammar school on Northbrook Road.

“This is extremely dangerous, the old building is unstable, and anyone entering it or climbing on it are putting themselves at risk of being severely injured.

“Parents, do you know where your children are.”