BURGLARS beware - an innovative security system has been installed across Worcester.
The state-of-the-art 'forensic DNA' devices were put up in a number of properties in the city today (Oct 6).
If burglars attempt to force a door open that is covered by one of the kits, they will be showered in a unique UV fluid and stunned by a screeching alarm.
The fluid, which cannot be scrubbed off skin, can be detected in all police stations equipped with UV lighting equipment.
Each kit has a unique coded signature so it can be tracked to a specific house or crime, with details stored on a national database.
One of the properties fitted with the kits today (Mon 6) was the Jalalabad Mosque in Vincent Road.
The mosque was targeted last year and Muhidur Rahman hopes the kit will offer peace of mind and also deter any would-be burglars.
Mr Rahman said: "We requested this from the police and feel more confident now. Hopefully it will help."
PC Mark Broughton explained that the installation of the kits was part of a proactive drive to discourage burglars.
He said: "This is part of wider tactics to deter burglars at this time of year.
"There are always operations from proactive CID to tackle these types of crimes.
"It's difficult to explain why you're covered in the spray - and in all our custody blocks we have UV lights."
Inventor Robert Simpson came up with the idea for the spray after watching an episode of The Bill and set up his own firm - StranDNA.
He hopes even more homeowners and businesses will start to use the device.
According to Mr Simpson, the reaction after a forced entry is quite simple - "all merry hell breaks loose".
Graham Houghton, link co-ordinator of West Side Neighbourhood Watch, said: "I've got them on my doors and they're brilliant.
"If anybody forces their way in then they're going to get sprayed.
"The way things are going - with less police - we've got to be more security conscious and this is one of the best things we've seen so far."
Anyone hoping to have on of the devices installed in their property should visit strandna.co.uk
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