CHESHIRE Police are offering a limited number of work experience places for young people.

Successful applicants, who must be in Year 10, 11 or sixth form, will be given the opportunity to try their hand at the variety of roles available within the force.

To be considered for one of the places, pupils will be asked to explain, in no more than 250 words, what policing means to them and why they would like to attend the work experience placement.

The placements will take place between July 1-5.

Application forms can be downloaded from www.cheshire.police.uk and should be returned by Monday, January 21.