PRANKSTERS have been putting walkers and cyclists' lives at risk by throwing a wire across a footpath in a Hampshire woodland.

Eastleigh police are warning people using Stoke Park Woods at Bishopstoke to be extra vigilant.

It follows reports of thin wire being seen tied between trees across a footpath. The wire was placed at chest height for walkers and neck height for cyclists.

Anyone with information about this should countact police on 0845 045 45 45, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.