Police have warned parents to keep children away from the water’s edge after youngsters were spotted playing by the flooded river at Stoke Bardolph.
Officers issued the warning after spotting two young children playing very near to the water during patrols yesterday (Saturday, 30).
River levels have been rising at Stoke Bardolph and Burton Joyce, over recent weeks, with water flooding nearby fields and blocking off roads.
A spokesman for Nottinghamshire Police said: “Following a visit to the River Trent located at Stoke Bardolph, our officers observed two young children playing near to the water.
“Fortunately, they returned to their parents nearby.
“We have concerns as the water is high at the moment and the current is fast flowing.
“We want to warn the public to stay clear of the water’s edge and be vigilant at all times, especially when visiting the area with children.”
Gedling Eye captured flooding in fields near Burton Joyce last week using a drone.
A flood alert remains in place in Burton Joyce and Stoke Bardolph.
A warning from the Environment Agency reads: “River levels remain high as a result of heavy rainfall but are beginning to fall at Colwick river gauges. Consequently, flooding continues.
“Areas most at risk are low-lying agricultural land and roads including communities near to the River Trent.
“We expect river levels to remain high over the weekend and we are closely monitoring the situation.
“Please avoid using low-lying footpaths near local watercourses and plan driving routes to avoid low-lying roads near rivers, which may be flooded.”
People shouldn’t be travelling to villages anyway. The police should be there in Stoke Bardolph giving fines out
No. You cannot be fined for driving from a local ares to S.B for the purposes of going for a walk by the river.