After furious motorists accused police of using 'child labour' by enlisting schoolchildren to point speed guns at drivers, residents have spoken out over the 'irresponsible' PR stunt, saying 'just not safe'.
South Sefton Police enlisted the help of ten-year-old children as part of their operation to 'improve road safety' last month and scold motorists for 'selfishly breaking the speed limit'.
The service posted a photo on its social media of a 'mini police officer' pointing a speedometer at the Liverpool road with the caption describing a 'speeding operation' conducted by 'the small police'.
They didn't hand out tickets or fines but scalded drivers for 'selfishly breaking the speed limit'.
Local parents and residents have now spoken out on the controversy, claiming the 20mph zone is blighted by speeding drivers.
However, they said it was 'pointless' trying to tackle the problem by using schoolchildren.
After South Sefton Police posted photos of the operation in Crosby, Merseyside, online they were accused of using 'child labour' and putting youngsters' safety at risk.
Others branded it 'irresponsible' and 'delusional' and claimed it was 'exploitation' of the children
Now residents on the street concerned - Warren Road - have had their say, claiming it's 'unacceptable' and 'pointless' for children to be involved.
