British Transport Police has highlighted how "dangerous" trespassing on the railway is after they received a report of children playing on a footpath crossing near Alsager Station.

BTP were notified at 2:53pm yesterday (Sunday, 29th November) that there were children playing near the station and enquiries into this incident are ongoing.

A BTP spokesperson told Nub News: "Trespassing on the railway is extremely dangerous and we see hundreds of people taking risks on and around the tracks every year, resulting in tragic consequences or life-changing injuries.

"If you witness someone trespassing, please text us on 61016 or call 999 in an emergency."