POLICE officers from a Caribbean island have arrived in Worcester for a month long attachment with officers in Worcester CID.

Three police officers from British Overseas Territory, Montserrat, will work alongside Worcester detectives investigating cases concerning child sexual abuse.

The visit comes after the Department for International Development and the Lucy Faithfull Foundation commissioned two detectives from West Mercia and Warwickshire police's learning and development department to train more than 30 officers in Montserrat.

The officers from Montserrat will have the opportunity to observe dedicated officers tackling child abuse cases in action, so they can put into practice the theory they have learned.

The trip, funded by the Montserrat Government, will see the three officers work alongside Worcester detectives until Friday, May 13.

Superintendent Kevin Purcell said: "Worcester is a great place to live and work and we know the three officers will receive a fantastic welcome by their fellow police officers and the general public in Worcestershire.

"West Mercia Police has dedicated officers working tirelessly to tackle child abuse cases and it is a privilege to be chosen to help a British Overseas Territory, the attachment will give them a superb opportunity to get a rounded view of how British policing works in practice."