CUMBRIA Police dealt with a group of youths who had broken onto a football pitch. 

Officers located two youths who had broken onto the 3G pitch at Cleator Moor. 

When the pitch is not booked out it is protected by a high fence that can be dangerous to climb. 

One youth was recently injured when they tried to climb the fence. 

In a post on social media, Cumbria Police wrote: "Officers from Neighbourhood Policing Team located two youths who had climbed over the fence to play on the 3g pitch at Cleator Moor Activity Centre.

"This is not allowed, and anyone found inside will be committing the offence of being found on enclosed premises.

"The fence is over ten feet high; a couple of weeks ago one child fell from the fence and lay seriously injured inside.

"When an ambulance was called, they were unable to get in and provide medical assistance. Fortunately, there were no life-threatening or time-critical injuries.

"The site has to remain closed when not booked as sadly some youths have caused damage to the nets; set fires, melted the grass and been abusive to staff when asked to leave."