TEENAGERS and police shot at each other in the middle of the woods.

The Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) in Hayes and Coney Hall ward treated 18 youths to a paintball day in Coneyearth Woods, Shoreham Lane, Orpington.

This is one of a series of events organised by the SNT since it was formed two years ago.

They are an incentive geared towards young people who keep out of trouble and others who have been in trouble but cleaned up their act.

Ward officer PC Dave Catlow said: "Getting to know the kids in the area gives us an insight into their lives and makes us more approachable."

There are plans to hold football matches and involve more girls through rounders and netball matches.