A CAMPAIGN to help children across the south west avoid becoming victims of street robbery has been announced by the Home Office.

SAFE week began on Monday and is urging children to stay safe.

Paul Rowlandson, community safety director at the Government Office South West, said: "It is great that police forces and schools are working together to improve the safety of young people."

SAFE assemblies and lessons have been held in schools around the country to give young people safety advice and help cut crime.