THE emergency services have issued a new weather warning this lunchtime over fears that children are putting themselves in danger by skating on ice in the district.

As temperatures continue to fall, ambulance crews have said they are worried youngsters enjoying the Christmas break could be putting themselves at risk.

Gary Sanderson, spokesman for the East of England Ambulance Service said: "I urge anyone who is thinking of skating or playing on frozen rivers or lakes to stay well away.

"We are asking the public, dog walkers and especially children to take care near frozen waters.

"It is impossible to tell how thick the ice is and how deep the water is underneath. The risk is to great and whilst it seems a good thing to do, it could easily end up in a tragedy."

Earlier this week police and ambulance crews reported over 50 crashes in the space of four hours on Monday in the county due to the treacherous conditions.