MORE than 300 youngsters from special schools in the two counties joined forces for a day of cops and robbers.

Malvern Hills Lions Club organised the day to let children and young adults with learning difficulties dress up, play games and have a dance.

The club's Brian Davies said: "It's a marvellous event and the young people really enjoy themselves," he said.

"They derive so much pleasure from it and members say that it is one of the best community service projects that they do during the year."

Wednesday's event was attended by pupils from all over the two counties, including Worcester's Manor Park Special School, St John's; Malvern's Social Education Centre and Hereford's

St Owens Centre.