Officers helped to spread some festive cheer.

Elm Park Safer Neighbourhood team took part in the Elm Park Illuminations recently.

The officers joined in on the count down of the lights switch-on and they also gave away timer switches, purse chains and crime prevention advice to the public.

PCSO Samantha Lee from Elm Park SNT stated β€œIt was a fantastic event that got everyone into the Christmas spirit.”

The other highlights of the event includedan Olympic fire dancer, a street magician and carol singers from R.J Mitchell and Elm Park primary school as well as choristers from St Nicholas Church.

Children were also able to visit Father Christmas.