Virtual reality to help prevent rural crime in Lancashire

The fight against rural crime in Lancashire has gone online to teach young and aspiring farmers to identify the points on farm that are vulnerable to thieves.

Lancashire Constabulary and Myerscough College have teamed up to develop an innovative virtual reality experience that uses computer technology to create a simulated farm environment.

Farm Defender aims to educate users in an engaging and immersive way about how their farm is vulnerable to organised crime gangs, and offers advice on how to protect their equipment and property. Accessed via a smartphone, users are immersed and able to interact with the 3D world.