Lincoln police officer takes on 10K run dressed in full riot gear

PC Chris Jones is raising awareness and money for the Care of Police Survivors (COPS) charity

A Lincolnshire police officer plans to take on the Lincoln 10K dressed in full riot gear in aid of charity.

Response officer PC Chris Jones, who is based in Lincoln, is raising awareness and money for the Care of Police Survivors (COPS) charity.

He will be kitted out in padding, guards, shield and a helmet.

"This kit is not for running any distance in, let alone over six miles, so this will equate to a gruelling challenge," he said.

"You have to do something really daft to raise plenty of money for good causes and I think this fits the bill.

He added: "I'm not a runner by any stretch of the imagination, but I am looking forward to the challenge."

'Extremely grateful'

Since its foundation in 2003, COPS has helped hundreds of police families devastated by the loss of a loved one who has died on duty.

Tracy Withers, from the charity, said: "This is quite a feat Chris is undertaking, and we are extremely grateful for his support both in raising funds for and awareness of the charity.

Ch Supt Paul Timmins praised the officer's efforts.

"COPS are a fantastic charity who support policing families at their darkest moment," he added.

The challenge takes place in Lincoln on Sunday 14 April.

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