THE police are looking to recruit 100 new cadets from across the county.

Young people between the ages of 13 and 18 have been invited to apply for a volunteer position.

At the moment there are 500 police cadets across nine units in Lancashire; Blackburn and Darwen, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley, Nelson and Colne, Blackpool and Fylde, Lancaster and Morecambe, South Ribble, Preston and West Lancs.

Sgt Helen Nellany, Citizens in Policing development officer, said: “The cadets give young people the opportunity to experience the full spectrum of policing within Lancashire, whilst carrying out fundraising challenges.

“They get involved in an array of projects aimed at breaking down barriers between the police, young people and the wider community.

The recruitment window is open and interested applicants can apply online via https://lancsvp.org.uk/opportunities/police-cadets.