Cops and robbers hand swag bag to charity

Southend’s newest police recruits have handed a £600 swag bag to Havens Hospices.


Eleven police officers ran the Southend 10k race on Sunday, October 3 wearing their uniform, with three of their friends also taking part dressed as robbers.

Sgt Rob Enderby, who supervises the team of probationers, was joined by two trainers and eight probationers in running the race. The group managed the course – which starts and ends in Southchurch Park and takes in a circuit of the seafront – in one hour and 16 minutes.

Through sponsorship and collections on the day, the team raised an impressive £600, which they’ve chosen to donate to Havens Hospices.

Sgt Rob Enderby said: “I like to see trainee officers get involved in community events and the Southend 10k run provided an excellent opportunity for them to do just that and raise a decent sum of money along the way, for a very worthwhile local charity.”

Hilary Metcalfe, community fundraiser for Havens Hospices, said: “I would like to say a big thank you to the team from Southend police station for taking part in the Southend 10k run earlier this month and for raising the grand total of £600 for our charity.

“I would also like to extend my thanks to Southend-on-sea Athletics Club for organising the race which was sponsored by Olympus Keymed and Original Sports.”

Photo: Peter Binns from the club joined Hilary Metcalfe from Havens Hospices on Friday as she received the £600 swag bag from the cops and robbers team.