Youths praised for running riot
Reporter: DAWN MARSDEN
Date published: 08 June 2010
Pupils help with police training
A GANG of Chadderton teenagers ran riot and attacked police with bricks.
Luckily, the chaotic scene was all part of a training exercise designed to boost officers’ public-order skills.
Ten pupils from The Radclyffe School took part in the exercise at Clayton Brook, accompanied by teachers and officers from the Chadderton Neighbourhood Policing Team.
Sgt Kam Hare said: “As part of our commitment to delivering the Policing Pledge, we have built up a great relationship with the pupils and teachers, ensuring that we listen to their concerns. Officers regularly visit the school and have spoken with the youngsters about the role of neighbourhood officers and what we are doing to make their neighbourhood safer.
“Inviting the school to take part in the training exercise provided a unique opportunity to show a different side to policing. Not only does it allow our officers to improve their skills in dealing with disorder, but it also breaks down barriers between the police and young people and makes us more approachable on the street.”
