Pupils at a Bath school have been playing detective during a Victorian murder mystery day.

Year 6 children at King Edward's Junior School got out their deerstalkers and magnifying glasses to try to solve a crime committed in their lobby.

They worked in groups to interview witnesses, as well as conducting forensic experiments to obtain further evidence.

Year 6 teacher and organiser of the day, Stephen Carr, said the children had worked very well on the project.

He said: "They all had an excellent time. I have been looking through the reports they wrote on their findings and they did very well."

It was the fourth time the school had organised the murder mystery day, which is part of the Year 6 award scheme.

It is designed to extend their learning in key areas of the curriculum and includes writing a children's book and producing a play.

Meanwhile, another group of Bath primary schoolchildren have been learning how to rustle up exotic dishes in the kitchen.

Year 5 and 6 pupils from Bathwick St Mary Primary School spent the morning at the City of Bath College helping to prepare Indian and Spanish food.

They worked under the watchful eye of college staff Kean Maslen, Mike Harper and Darren Blackwell and were helped out by students.

After getting the chance to prepare and cook dishes, the youngsters then took orders during a busy lunch service in the college's Shrubbery restaurant.

The event was part of the pupils' foreign studies work, and the college's hospitality services manager and storekeeper, Vanessa Tull-Blackwell, said it was good experience.

She said: "This is a great chance for children to get hands-on experience in learning about different cultures and foods."

The dishes the children helped to prepare included chicken tikka masala with saffron rice, onion bhajis, and fruit salad with coconut ice cream.

Year 3 and 4 children from St Andrew's Primary School visited the Rajpoot Indian restaurant tin Argyle Street for a masterclass in the kitchen.

The group of 21 pupils were given the chance to taste some Indian food and learn about the spices used in the dishes.