FELONS will have to reckon with a new superhero thanks to an imaginative youngster.

Middleton Tyas Primary School's Michael Cullen won a poster competition after designing a cartoon character.

The 11-year-old's prize-winning creation was Egghead - an all- action crimefighter.

The idea won first prize in the North Yorkshire Criminal Justice Board competition, and will be brought to life in a comic strip by students at Harrogate College.

Headteacher John Ridley said: "The idea was to come up with a new character that would represent the elements of justice, such as fair play and anti-bullying.

"Michael was competing against entries from schools from across North Yorkshire, so he did really well to win."