YOUTHS causing a 'nuisance' at a hospital has sparked police appeal.

Accrington Neighbourhood Police Team have received reports all week of youths riding their bikes through Accrington Victoria Hospital, on Heywood Road.

There have also been reports of young people running through the hospital and causing a 'nuisance'.

In a public appeal on Facebook, a police spokesman has asked parents if they know where their children are congregating with their friends.