Police patrol frozen lakes amid stern 'under no circumstances' warning

Phil Norris

11 January 2025 at 4:20 am·1-min read

Statford Park Lake in Stroud — -Credit:Gloucestershire police

Patrols of frozen water are being undertaken by police amid fears people are trying to walk on an iced-over lake in Gloucestershire. Temperatures have plunged below freezing again as the cold weather snap continues.

Officers from Stroud's Neighbourhood Policing Team have been out on patrol after reports of people trying to walk on Stratford Park Lake in Stroud. The team said on X this morning (Saturday, January 11): "Please do not attempt to walk on frozen lakes, ponds, canals & reservoirs under any circumstances."

It follows a similar warning issued by Tewkesbury Borough Council who tweeted on Friday: "Just a quick reminder about the dangers of frozen water. Some of the flood water in our borough has frozen over - don’t be tempted to walk on it.

"It’s impossible to tell how firm the ice is and it can be incredibly dangerous. Please stay safe and have a great weekend."

Temperatures in Stroud were below freezing this morning. But the latest Met Office forecast has the mercury rising to 3C by 2pm. Sunday will see highs of 6C.

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