Reepham officers went head to head with youths from the local community at the second annual charity football match held at the weekend.

The match between the police and the youths was organised to raise money for charity and to build bridges between police and the youngsters.

During the first half, the youths scored the first goal, which was shortly followed by police equalising the score to one all at half time. The second half was tense, with the police scoring three goals against one by the youths. The final score was 4-2 to the police.

The game was played in good spirit and was enjoyed by all players involved.

Police Community Support Officer Stephen Bridges said: “This demonstrates how sport can be used to bring everyone together and improve the communication within the community. The match was enjoyed by everyone and I am sure we will be challenged to another match next year”.

After the match a raffle, auction and BBQ were held which helped to raise £810.00 which will be donated to CLIC Sargent and MacMillian Nurses.

The match and after event would not have been a success without the help of the following people:

• Olly Abel
• Deborah and Danny Abel
• Friends and family donating prizes for the raffle and making cakes to be sold on the day
• Bell PH for donating BBQ food
• Local businesses in the Cawston/Reepham and surrounding area donating prizes
• Kay Swann Headmistress of Cawston Primary School
• Most of all, the players for giving up their free time to play