Police vest camera trial

The police have a new weapon in their fight against crime – digital body cameras attached to their stab vests, which record incidents at street level.

Leicestershire Police are trialling the scheme, and gave ITV News Central a taste of how it works.

Leicestershire Police are trialling a new scheme where cameras are attached to police vests.

It's hoped the cameras will capture evidence, which can then be used during prosecutions.

Police say the new initiative will help catch criminals and may deter people from committing crime.