Lanarkshire teen in New Zealand representing the Police Scotland Youth Volunteer programme

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A Lanarkshire teenager has gone Down Under to represent the Police Scotland Youth Volunteer programme.Hattie Muir, 16, from Motherwell, is among 13 young people visiting New Zealand as part of the programme.The young people from each of Police Scotland’s divisions are participating in an International Leadership and Development course run by Blue Light New Zealand until August 12.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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This is a once in a lifetime chance for them to learn, grow and continue to be role models to others.”The Police Scotland Youth Volunteers are heavily reliant on the good will of adult volunteers who give up their time and support their