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Now, Leeds leaders have been punished for their sins – and raised £10,000 for charity at the same time.

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A headmistress, a stockbroker and a solicitor were among 10 influential figures locked in the cells at Leeds Town Hall, where they were challenged to raise at least £500 bail each for St Gemma's Hospice in Moortown.

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They were "arrested" at work by real police officers, before being driven to the Town Hall and placed in the 19th century dock, where a judge declared them "guilty" of crimes chosen by their colleagues.

They were then escorted to the Victorian cells with just a pen, a mobile phone and an address book to enlist the financial support of their associates.

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St Gemma's chief executive Bill Kilgallon, who took part in the event, said: "I remember the cells from when they held prisoners and they really were quite horrendous. I'm delighted to be involved and the support we've had so far has been absolutely incredible."

Richmond House, Headingley, headmistress Jane Disley was arrested in front of more than 200 pupils during assembly.

The youngsters all wore non-uniform to celebrate Mrs Disley's imprisonment, donating £2 each to her bail.

She said: "There are wanted posters all over school and the children had a thrill seeing the officers in assembly."

Former Lord Mayor of Leeds Keith Loudon, a senior partner with Redmayne Bentley stockbrokers, also took part in yesterday's event.

Other participants included Mike Firth, chief executive of Yorkshire International Business Convention; Martin Allison, dean of Faculty Business and Law at Leeds Metropolitan University; and David Smedley, partner at Walker Morris solicitors. St Gemma's hopes Jail and Bail will become an annual event.

Communications manager Nicola Woodgate said: "We're thrilled by the support we've had from everyone involved. It's been a huge success."