Sussex cops opened up their training centre at Kingstanding today (25th) as part of a carefully choreographed 'Be the Police for the Day' Event. The aim of the day? "For the public to get a better understanding of how the force works to keep them safe."

Around 100 kids turned up for the craic, and the cops went to great lengths to find novel ways to connect with da yoof. After a profitable morning of funny handshakes and creative statement writing, the cops had to admit that "among the most popular activities with the children were the simulated public order exercises in which the youngsters were asked to hurl bricks at officers.... [the participants] threw themselves into exercises enthusiastically."

We bet they did - where was our invite?