SNOOKER ace Shokat Ali potted questions from pupils who were putting together an article for their school newspaper.

Year 6 youngsters at Walter Street Primary School, Brierfield, asked about the Accrington player's experiences and how he came to meet and beat some of the world's leading players.

Shokat, who recently beat Jimmy White is the snooker's Grand Prix and shot to number 39 in the world rankings, is the latest of a number of East Lancashire celebrities interviewed at the school for its newspaper.

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