THE gloves are on for a Sunderland kick boxing club, thanks to Northumbria Police Charities Committee.
Spartan Kick Boxing Club, in Hylton Castle, has been awarded more than £550 by the committee, which will be used to buy six sparring gloves and six kick shields.
Chief Inspector David Hills, said: "We would support any organisation which gives young people alternative opportunities."
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