Heroic Cop Goes Beyond the Call of Duty to Help Stranded Granny
With the police force stretched thin and critics demanding they focus only on crooks and creeps, one Hampshire officer proved community policing is far from dead. This afternoon in Newport, a heroic copper stepped up to help a distressed pensioner in desperate need.
Top-Notch Community Policing on Show
A 60-something lady was left stranded on Medina Way after her car’s tyre went flat. Spotting a passing police van, she flagged it down for help. The officer, armed with a taser and standing six feet tall, didn’t hesitate.
Officer Rolls Up Sleeves to Change Tyre
He emptied the woman’s boot, located the spare wheel, and got to work. Motorists passing by honked their horns in approval as the officer got the job done, restoring faith in community policing with every turn of the wrench.
In an age where cops are often criticised, this Hampshire hero shows that helping your community is what policing is really about.
