YOUNG anglers were yesterday rewarded for their efforts in a national crimefighting competition.
Teenagers from the Knaresborough Road estate, in Harrogate, have set up the Mapplebeck Anglers' Association.
The group has been such a success that it won through to the final of the National Crimebeat competition, where it came second.
Members will be travelling to London on September 21 to receive their award.
Crimebeat aims to work closely with the police, probation service, youth offending teams, local authorities and youth services to reduce crime, the causes of crime and improve quality of life.
The scheme tries to cut crime by allowing youngsters to come up with activities and schemes.
Yesterday, some of the Mapplebeck anglers were at the Woodland fishing lakes, in Carlton Miniott, near Thirsk, to have their achievements recognised.
As well as its national success, the group also came joint first in the North Yorkshire and City of York Crimebeat competition. The youngsters were presented with their award by the High Sheriff of North Yorkshire, Elise Mackinlay, yesterday.
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