AMATEUR detectives will be getting their thinking caps on this month at Weston's Bistrot Pierre's Murder Mystery Night.

Taking place on January 31, attendees will be tasked with finding the culprit to a chilling crime.

The event's description on the French restaurant's website reads: "The year is 1937 and all is not well in the picturesque English village of West Mucklington Parva. For a start there had been a death.  The widow, Rose Stimper has died leaving a great deal of money. 

"In her Will she has left strict instructions that the villagers should hold a General Meeting and anyone who wants to, should put forward their ideas as to how to the money should be used for the good of the village.

"Everyone should then vote, and the winning idea gets the money. This has caused bitter rivalry between the would-be inheritors resulting in many harsh words and open threats being overheard in the lanes, in the Dog & Duck and even the village square.

"The day of the General Meeting has arrived and the candidates who have registered an interest with the Parish Council as per the widows’ instructions prepare to make their ideas known to all.

"To some people the whole idea of what they could use the money for was nothing more than a bit of fun and a chance to stand up and have a say…

"There were others however who took it very, very seriously indeed, you might say there were some who might even commit murder."

The event itself starts at 7.30pm. The £45 per person price tag includes a three course meal, with tables available to book from 6.30pm.

This isn't the only thing the Princess Royal Square restaurant is offering this month.

Bistrot Pierre has confirmed the return of its popular Dine Out for £10.

Running until February 9, the menu is available all day Monday to Friday.

Customers have the opportunity to enjoy dishes such as pork medallions, coq au vin and wild mushrooms penne gratin.

There's also a tempting offer for Veganuary followers with the Moroccan vegetable tagine.