Lovers of crime fiction and CSI television programmes came together in Portsmouth, to hear crime authors and crime experts debate fact meets fiction.

Crime and the City, CSI Portsmouth kicked off at 10am with a morning panel featuring crime authors Simon Brett, June Hampson and Pauline Rowson, who were joined by Dr Paul Smith, CSI expert, DS Martin Chudley, CSI, Portsouth Police, Dr Claire Nee, Forensic Psychologist from the University of Portsmouth.