A SCHOOLBOY from Durham is representing England under-18s in a fencing competition this weekend.

James Mitchell, a pupil at Durham School, is a member of Laszlo's Fencing Club and recently competed in the British Youth Championships.

He took eighth place while younger brother Toby came 14th in the under-16s. In the under-14s, fellow pupils Tom Maddick came 23rd with Mitchell Jones placed 25th.

The club is open to all ages. To find out more, call 0191-373 4425 or visit www. laszlofencing.org