PUPILS from Brumby Engineering College got a taste of life as crime scene investigators in order to solve a bitter mystery.

The wannabe detectives had to complete a number of scientific experiments in order to solve a crime which had been specially devised for them.

Armed with bunsen burners, hydrochloric acid and fingerprinting kits, the Year Nine pupils tried to solve the mystery 'Who pinched the salt'.

Science teacher Claire Cheney said the event was a huge success.

"The pupils had great fun exploring and developing their own detective skills.

"The task was a bit like a Cluedo 'who did it' scenario with a little tale attached to their brief to set the scene.

"The pupils were also given a special talk by Dr Lunt from Hull University which gave them a wonderful insight into the 'real CSI'."

Scott Marriss, 14, said the event has inspired him to look at Forensic Science as a future career.

"It was good fun working in a team to solve the mystery.

"I really enjoyed piecing everything together and the event made me think about using forensic science skills in a career such as the police force."

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