Youngsters drinking alcohol and swimming in potentially lethal canal waters near Doncaster
Police have sent out a stark message after youngsters were found cooling down in Thorne canal yesterday.
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Officers attended Moor Road in Thorne due to reports of a number of young people swimming in the canal.
A spokesman said: “Although this can be perceived as fun it is actually extremely dangerous.
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Hide Ad“A number of empty beer cans and bottles were also located which suggest that these people were under the influence of alcohol.”
“Please be safe and think – do not become the next victim.”