Central Networks, the electricity distribution company for central England, is repeating urgent safety messages after children were again seen throwing leaves and tree branches into high-voltage power lines in Nottinghamshire.

Thousands of people had their electricity cut off by the tiny terrors throwing objects over the power lines in Warsop.

Engineers managed to restore power to the 2,363 customers affected an hour later, but police and the Fire Service were inundated with reports of explosions and fire from local residents who had seen the fault.

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Last week children in Warsop were twice seen by neighbours throwing tree branches across the 33,000 volt power lines.

Central Networks has written to homes in the area advising them of the problem and asking them to keep a look out for future incidents.

The company is contacting local schools to arrange special assemblies in the area to drive home the dangers of playing with electricity.

Phil Wilson, Customer Operations Manager with Central Networks, said: "The message is simple - power lines can kill, stay away from them.

"High voltage electricity can discharge from the cables when objects come into contact or even come near them. That power can travel and could leave someone nearby with serious burns."

(CD/JM)