A British boxing champion will be giving free lessons to young people in Burntwood next month.

Wayne Elcock will bring his Boxclever coaching scheme to the town’s leisure centre from November 6.

The sessions will take place every Thursday from 8pm to 9pm.

They have been organised by Positive Futures after funding from the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Proceeds of Crime Fund.

The sessions are for young people aged 13 to 19 and no booking is required.und.

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