A FAMILY open day will be held to celebrate 175 years of policing across the county.

Gloucestershire Constabulary will hold the event at their headquarters in Quedgeley on Sunday, September 14.

The day will showcase the work of officers and units from across the spectrum of police activity and offer the public the chance to participate in a range of fun activities.

Police dogs, the Tri-Force roads policing team, forensics unit, firearms officers and crime reduction department will all have stands on the day.

Visitors will also have the opportunity to test their physical prowess by taking a police fitness test.

Young people will have the chance to have their face painted and try some balloon modelling.

Chief Constable Suzette Davenport said: "We've never had an open day on this scale before but it's a fantastic way of celebrating our anniversary and highlighting the sheer array of work we're doing.

"There'll be plenty of entertainment too - not least because I'll be taking part in the ice bucket challenge after being nominated by one of my colleagues."

Entry is free and parking will be available at the nearby park and ride. Disabled parking will be available on site at Waterwells Business Park.

The event will take place between the hours of 10am and 3pm.