Police officers cook up some Christmas cheer for residents

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Chief Constable Sir Peter Fahy and Chief Superintendent Annette Anderson joined officers at the Christmas Spirit Project at Cherwell Centre, Heywood

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Officers in Heywood cooked a special Christmas dinner for vulnerable residents who have been victims of crimes including antisocial behaviour, burglary and robbery.

Chief Constable Sir Peter Fahy and Chief Superintendent Annette Anderson joined officers at the Christmas Spirit Project on Tuesday 17 December at Cherwell Centre, Heywood.

The centre, which provides support to vulnerable and young people, suffered a break in earlier in the year. During the incident pet guinea pigs were stolen and thousands of pounds worth of damage was caused.

Food donated by local businesses was used to make Christmas dinner, which was cooked by officers and each guest  received a personalised photo with Santa.

Chief Constable Sir Peter Fahy said: “We were delighted to be a part of something that brings some much needed Christmas cheer to local people who may struggle in the winter months or have unfortunately been a victim of crime.

“This is a great way to give something back to those in the community who are particularly vulnerable at this time of year and our officers were on hand to make sure the guests had a wonderful time.”