Two small boys are playing in a wood. The younger boy has a revolver and, not understanding that the gun differs from his toy pistol, plays 'highwayman' on the road and holds up a cyclist; the gun goes off, killing the cyclist. Both boys are unaware of the tragic consequences of their game. The body and the gun are found by Bob Carter, who had recently quarreled with the victim in the presence of their workmates, and both men had uttered threats. The evidence is strong, and Bob is arrested for murder...
Jack Warner
as Bonsell
Derek Farr
as Detective Grey
Veronica Hurst
as Hilda
Michael Medwin
as Bob Carter
Gordon Harker
as Mr. Hare
Anthony Richmond
as Cliff
Sean Barrett
as Willy
Beatrice Varley
as Mrs. Moxted
Philip Saville
as Ben Jones
John Warwick
as Sergeant Gurney
Toke Townley
as Jimmy Knuckle
Fred Griffiths
as Milche
