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Video clips of youngsters leaping from town centre rooftops condemned by police

By Hayley Robinson

Teenagers who filmed themselves jumping across town centre rooftops have been branded "irresponsible" by police.

The video, posted a week ago on YouTube, shows two boys known only as Tim and George, carrying out death-defying stunts on the top of buildings near The Forum, St Michael’s Church and the former Blundells toy shop in Sittingbourne. They are also seen climbing up drainpipes and leaping over railings.

The footage, called National Nothing Day, was filmed using a head-mounted camera.

Another video, posted by the same youngster on January 23, entitled Angry Firemen, shows George scaling the fire escape stairs at the side of Swale House, in East Street, Sittingbourne.

Insp Phil Hibben said: "These are idiotic and irresponsible stunts and we would strongly advise against it, not only for the safety of the person carrying out the action but also the public in the vicinity.

"Had any of these jumps been miscalculated, they could have ended in tragedy. A number of criminal offences could arise from such actions and I hope this will serve as a warning to others not to attempt such dangerous behaviour.

"We will continue to monitor the issue should it escalate."

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