The group of 25 Year 6 pupils from Christ Church Upper Armley CofE School were invited on a tour of Pudsey Police station as part of ongoing work by the police to forge strong links with local communities.

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The station is home to the West Inner and West Outer neighbourhood policing teams, who between them serve communities from Armley to Calverley.

Youngsters question a 'member of the public' watched by PCs Dave Hardaker and Lynne Kitchingman.The youngsters got dressed up in police uniforms and met officers from a range of departments.

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They were given their own daily briefing and then 'patrolled' the station taking part in a variety of scenarios, including investigating a mock crime scene.

The event was organised by Youth & Schools Officers, PCs Dave Hardaker and Lynne Kitchingman.

PC Hardaker said: "The group were really enthusiastic and asked lots of questions. There is no doubt they enjoyed the visit, especially taking part in the scenarios."

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Year six teacher, Cat Hardcastle, said "We had only asked the police to come to school and give a short talk, so the children were really excited when we were actually invited to go to the police station."

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Inspector Mark Bownass, of the West Inner NPT, said: "We are hoping to open up the police station to even more young people next to build on the good work that is already being done in schools and communities."