Anthony Brems and his son, Benjamin, 6, at the scene of the crime. Mystery at Fort Nelson where junior detectives attempt to solve a crime during half-term 
Picture: Chris Moorhouse (180225-52)
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Anthony Brems and his son, Benjamin, 6, at the scene of the crime. Mystery at Fort Nelson where junior detectives attempt to solve a crime during half-term Picture: Chris Moorhouse (180225-52) | Chris Moorhouse

9 pictures of the junior detectives event at Fort Nelson to solve a murder mystery this February half term

Junior detectives have been invited to Fort Nelson this February half term to have a go at solving a murder mystery.

Visitors have been stepping back in time to the Victorian era where Cabinet Minister Sir Robert Fleet has been murdered. The local constabulary needs help from junior detectives to solve the crime.

Budding investigators have been picking up a crime file on arrival, examining the crime scene and gathering some evidence to start their quest, meeting costumed characters stationed around the Fort - Dr William Wallington, Cook Nancy Nelson, Officer Sidney Southwick, Patrick Purbrook and Constable Walter Widley.

Visitors have been listening to the suspects’ statements and use the evidence to crack the case.

The free event is taking place all half term until Friday, February 21 with free tickets online at www.royalarmouries.org to guarantee their visit.

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