Police have described the actions of two youths who climbed onto a bridge in Great Yarmouth as incredibly dangerous.

The emergency services, including the police and fire service were called to the metal bridge in the sea side town on Tuesday evening following reports two youths had climbed onto the structure.

Three police officers attended the incident during what was "already a busy shift" causing resources to be stretched.

On Twitter, Great Yarmouth police said: "Two youths climbed on to this bridge, stretching our resources - three police officers and fire service attended on what is already a busy shift. Incredibly dangerous and a shame they found it funny."