Stockport neighbourhood officers help victim of crime feel at home

Two Stockport police officers have gone above and beyond to help a victim of anti-social behaviour.  

PC Hayes and PCSO Charlton carried out a welfare check on the man, who had also recently fled from an abusive relationship.  

Once inside his flat, the officers realised he had little in the way of furniture and furnishings so sourced some with the help of donations from Chelwood Foodbank in Adswood.  

PC Hayes said: “We went to visit the victim in his home to make sure he was okay. He had recently fled domestic violence and had just moved into a flat that didn’t have curtains or furnishings and he couldn’t afford to purchase any, so we made contact with our local foodbank, who provided us with a few items.   

“When we took them round to him, he was really pleased and hopefully it will help him relax in his new home.”  

The two officers are part of GMP’s Stockport Central Neighbourhood Policing Team overseen by Inspector John Picton.  

Insp Picton said: "The Stockport Central Neighbourhood Team are victim-focused, putting the community at the centre of everything we do. 

“I am extremely proud of our officers, who care passionately about providing an outstanding service to victims while proactively dealing with offenders.” 

PC Hayes (left) and PCSO Charlton with Linzie Hogan from Chelwood Foodbank