An Exeter Chiefs rugby player is among the local heroes taking part in a programme designed to tackle hate crime and bullying at Devon schools.
Jack Yeandle, along with Paralympic athletes and other sports stars, is joining forces with police to carry out workshops for school pupils in the next couple of months.
Some of the role models involved have had to overcome disabilities, or have experienced some form of bullying or discrimination.
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