Lancashire Police recruit detectives directly from the public

Lancashire Police have become the first force in our region to change the way they recruit the detectives who turn out to solve some of the region's most serious crimes.

For the first time ever, members of the public will be able to apply directly to a two year programme without having to first become an on-the-beat bobby, in a move which its hoped will make the workforce more diverse.

Our Lancashire reporter Lise McNally reports.