COMMUNITY police officers have donated their pool table to Sunderland youngsters.
Northumbria Police gave the table to support the Sunderland North Alternative Curriculum, at Hylton Red House Comprehensive School.
The scheme, in which about 40 pupils are involved, aims to boost the confidence of children who struggle with the national curriculum, have poor attendance records or behavioural problems.
PC Neill Wrightson, Sunderland City youth issues officer, said: " We are happy to help youngsters on this scheme which aims to keep pupils within the safety of a school environment, even when they are experiencing difficulties with the national curriculum."
In March, the force gave the school two motorbikes, to be used as part of a motorbike mechanics class.
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