As the school summer holidays get underway a major housebuilder is warning children to stay away from its building sites.

Barratt Homes says new home developments under construction may look like fun and exciting places to play, but they also pose serious dangers.

The company is currently working on a new development at Penndrumm Fields in Looe.

Construction director Tim Davies said: ‘Building sites are full of potential dangers and, as the school summer holidays are here, it is important to remind children and their parents of the need to stay away from them.

‘While our construction teams watch out for youngsters during the day and we secure our sites at night, we also ask parents to make sure they know where their children are during the holiday time. It’s important to get youngsters thinking about the dangers that exist to emphasise the message they should stay away from building sites.’

Barratt Homes holds regular safety talks and site visits for schools close to where it is building, to highlight the hazards of playing on or near building sites.