Keep out alert issued for ex-Prudential site

Youngsters putting their safety at risk in the “crumbling” former Prudential site have been warned to stay away by cops as the summer holidays start.

- CHRIS MARZELLA

Officers say they have received “regular reports” of anti-social behaviour - including fires - at the derelict site.

The windows at the former offices of the pensions and investments firm have been smashed and much of the building daubed in graffiti and police say a number of fires have been started there.

Inspector Steven McCooey, of Stirling’s Randolphfield Police Office, this week urged parents to speak to children about the dangers at the site.

He said: “Over the better weather we have received regular reports of people accessing the site to explore and use the area to engage in anti-social behaviour.

“I'm aware the location had been of interest for people keen to explore derelict buildings, however I'm pleased to report this appears to be in decline just now.