Essex officers donate Christmas presents to those in need

TWO Essex police officers have been contributing Christmas presents to Thurrock Council’s Give a Gift project for children in need.

PC Christopher Burtenshaw and PC Nicole Plom, who are both new recruits at Grays police station, donated the gifts whilst performing their probationary patrols at the Lakeside shopping centre.

PC Plom said: “I live in Thurrock and it’s really nice to give back to children that are less fortunate this Christmas.”

The pair discovered Thurrock Council’s Christmas tree, decorated with silver stars, with each star representing a child in need.

Members of the public can donate gifts for different age groups, which give children a present to open on Christmas Day.