Boy with cancer delighted by surprise police visit

PC Daniel Brock visited Luke's house in King's Lynn

A seven-year-old boy being treated for blood cancer was "overwhelmed" when he got a surprise home visit from a police officer.

PC Daniel Brock, from Norfolk Police, was on an outreach visit to Reffley Academy in King's Lynn to talk to pupils about the force.

When he heard from teachers that Luke was too unwell to attend school, he arranged to go to his home.

Luke's mum, Nicola, said her son "couldn't stop talking about it", adding she was "so happy" PC Brock had made the effort to include him.

Luke has been having treatment at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge since his diagnosis in July

In a post on Facebook, West Norfolk Police said: "Our King's Lynn officers were contacted by Luke's parents and school teachers who told us that his treatment meant he missed the official visit to his school recently so PC Brock popped to see him at home over the weekend.

"He was given a tour of the car, tried out the lights and sirens, handcuffed his parents and was even gifted his own police baseball cap..."

Luke's mum added that PC Brock's visit had made her son's day.

"He got permission to visit, came in his own time, it was such a surprise for Luke who stood at the door hearing the siren and shouting "PC Dan! PC Dan!," said Nicola.

Luke's 13 year-old brother, Daniel, also enjoyed the visit.

PC Brock said visits by officers were a great chance to show children how the police could help them.

"It was so lovely to meet Luke and his family and I hope that the visit made him feel just a little bit better – we all wish him well with his future treatment," he added.

Luke is waiting for a CT scan at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge which will show whether he needs more treatment.

It is hoped he will be able to return to school before Christmas.