Scout Mud Slinging Match

The old and new towns of Redditch in symbolic battle as two opposing scout groups hurl mud at each other across the River Arrow.

Claims may be made for its educational value but with hindsight it looks downright dangerous. Two Redditch scout troops have built Roman style catapults and do battle across the River Arrow slinging mud bombs at each other (with added stones). ATV Today reporter Tony Maycock dons hard hat and enters the war zone during a chilly February half term.