A NEW pupil at a school in Petersfield has been sent home after just two days – after doubts were cast over his age.

Prince Summerfield, originally from Malawi, said he was 14 when he joined The Petersfield School at the start of the spring term, and his birth certificate appeared to back up his claim.

But headteacher Nigel Poole smelled a rat and it is believed that the year nine newcomer at the Cranford Road school could actually be 24.

For full story, see this week's Petersfield Herald.