Money from crime reinvested into Torpoint football team

Money associated with crime has been reinvested into Team Carbeile's kit, Devon and Cornwall Police said

Young footballers have new waterproof jackets after receiving redirected money from illegal activities.

Devon and Cornwall Police said Torpoint-based Team Carbeile's under-8s team received the kit through Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) funding.

Money collected via POCA proceedings was reinvested into community projects, the force added.

Team Carbeile's under-8s manager Leigh Godwin said they were delighted to receive the support.

Mr Godwin said: "The funding from the POCA for acquiring team jackets instilled pride and joy among the team, fostering a sense of uniformity and professionalism when the team are playing in competitive football matches."

A police spokesperson added: "Despite the money originating from criminal acts, the process of reinvesting it into the local area helps to put criminal money to good use."