Youngsters visit police station

The Alnwick Neighbourhood Police Team opened the doors to local primary schools and a child-care group for a visit to the station, to give them an insight into the workings of the police front office and custody suite.
Alnwick school pupils visited the town's police station.Alnwick school pupils visited the town's police station.
Alnwick school pupils visited the town's police station.

Children and carers had a tour of the cells; were shown where breath samples are taken from people who have been arrested for drink-driving; and visited the interview room and photograph/finger-print room.

During the 90-minute trip, the visitors saw and heard the lights and horns on the police cars and tried on police uniform.