SCORES of pupils from Chorley high schools gathered for a four-day initiative to investigate anti-social behaviour this week.

The project, launched on Monday, October 11, as part of Inside Justice Week, was developed by Rod Hall, manager of Lancashire County Council's safer travel unit, in response to the rise in reported incidents of anti-social behaviour on public transport.

The scheme is supported by the headteachers of six high schools, along with representatives from the police, Fire and Rescue Service, Crown Prosecution Service and members of the county county.

The initiative was launched at Lancashire Constabulary's headquarters in Hutton by Chief Constable, Paul Stephenson and High Sheriff, Gail Stanley.

This was followed by interactive work groups on six key local themes: transport, damage/graffiti, arson, alcohol, the older generation and the consequences of anti-social behaviour.

The week culminated with a visit to the House of Commons on Wednesday where pupils presented their findings to Chorley MP Lindsay Hoyle.

The pupils then took a free ride on the London Eye, courtesy of British Airways.

Assistant headteacher, Marian Eccles, of Holy Cross High said: "This week has provided pupils with the opportunity to consider the impact anti-social behaviour has on our communities and to provide their views on the real local issues.

"This forms a key part in their citizenship studies, which are part of the school curriculum."