New police recruits undergo trial by fire
The newest batch of recruits in Lancashire Police's Mounted Division have begun their  training.
New boys (and girls) Argent, Kelbrook, Abbeystead, Croston, Rufford, Nelson, Bruce, Penwortham and Missy have been taking part in exercises at the mounted division’s headquarters at Hutton.The horses have been exposed to fire, smoke and noise, as well as the unit’s ‘nuisance lane’ featuring a variety of hazards that horses might encounter while out on patrol.A Mounted division spokesman said: “Some of our babies did exceptionally well and we are very pleased with them.”