Parents and carers in Harrogate are being urged to speak to their children about the dangers of entering abandoned buildings after two children were found inside the former Kimberley Hotel.
Officers attended the building on Kings Road after receiving a report that two children had gained access to the vacant property.
Thankfully, both children were found safe.
However, police say the former hotel presents a number of significant dangers, including asbestos and large holes in the flooring which could result in serious injury.
Officers say this is not an isolated incident, with regular reports of children entering the building.
Police are now urging parents and carers to be aware of where young people are spending their time during the summer holidays and to talk to them about the risks associated with exploring vacant or derelict buildings.
They warned that abandoned properties can contain hidden hazards, with what may appear to be harmless exploration potentially leading to serious injury or exposure to dangerous substances.
Parents are being encouraged to remind children never to enter buildings which are boarded up, fenced off or appear to be abandoned.

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