A ferret race which raised funds for Hertfordshire’s Volunteer Police Cadets was the first cadet fundraising event of this kind in the county.

The race took place at Hertfordshire Constabulary’s headquarters in Welwyn Garden City on Saturday, October 3 and saw 12 ferrets compete over six races to become the ultimate champion.

The task for the furry contenders was to race from one end of a tube to the other, where a bowl of milk was waiting for them.

The event raised more than £415 for the cadets which will go towards future events such as the county competition which is held every summer.

Event organiser PC Ross Paybody, who is a cadet leader in Hertsmere, said: “I would like to thank everyone for attending and making the evening so successful.

“This was the first cadet fund-raising event of its kind in the county where cadets and their families came together at headquarters. I hope to arrange another evening next year.”