internet. However, concern arises when background checks reveal that the 'boy' is in fact a thirty-five-year-old man posing as a youngster in an attempt to trap young girls.

"Word to the Wise"

TBA

David Holroyd

Jonathan Rich

6 July 2005

324

Smith is called to the scene of a car-jacking, where he finds the reluctant victim, Louise Larson, who initially refuses to pursue the incident. After some gentle persuasion, the pair decide to drive around to see if they can spot the men responsible – but as Smith confronts the two knife-wielding thieves, the situation spirals out of control. When Smith gets close, Nadir warns him off, stating that she is married to major villain Pete Larson. Meanwhile, Hunter and Nadir investigate a cash machine scam involving a number of 'skimmers' – and decide tomount an undercover operation to catch the thieves in the act. As Harman and Johannsen are roped in as backup, the operation looks to go off without a hitch – until Hunter re-deploys Harman to collect a birthday cake on his behalf.

"Playing With Fire"

Elizabeth Bennett guest stars.

David Holroyd

Cris Cole

7 July 2005

325

Valentine and Casper have an eventful first day on patrol as beat officers at Hambilton Green Comprehensive School when they find that a young pupil has been stabbed. Despite their initial misgivings, they discover the two boys involved used to be best friends, but soon realise that the attacker's father may have had a part to play in his son's response to the situation. Meanwhile, Nadir invites Louise Larson to look at a number of mug shots in