New bobbies will soon be on the beat in Lichfield.

PCs Lewis Hodgkiss and Stephen Windridge are among 16 new recruits sworn in at a Staffordshire Police ceremony.

They will now embark on further training and placements before joining the local policing team.

Stephen said: “I was a Special Constable at Stafford for more than two years which was incredibly useful.

“I can’t wait to complete the training and get started.”

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