Officers go 'above and beyond' to help man who fled domestic abuse

PC Hayes and PCSO Charlton worked with Chelwood Foodbank's Linzie Hogan to get the man what he needed

Two police officers who went "above and beyond" to help a man have made an inspector "extremely proud".

Greater Manchester Police said PC Hayes and PCSO Charlton were sent to check on a man in Stockport who had "recently fled from an abusive relationship".

PC Hayes said the man had no furniture so they sourced some and took it round to "help him relax in his new home".

Insp John Picton said their actions showed community was "at the centre of everything we do".

The force said the officers had "carried out a welfare check" on the man after it received a report of anti-social behaviour.

PC Hayes said they went "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," she said.

She said they contacted their local foodbank, Chelwood Foodbank in Adswood, and managed to get him some of the items he needed.

"When we took them round to him, he was really pleased," she said.

"Hopefully it will help him relax in his new home."

Insp Picton said he was delighted by the officers' actions.

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

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