Cumbria was being represented by an Eden policeman as Prime Minister Boris Johnson welcomed officers from across the country to London to thank them for their work.

It was PC Tom Woolley of Eden Police who was chosen to represent Cumbria Police and go down to 10 Downing Street to meet Boris Johnson and Home Secretary, Priti Patel on Tuesday July 27.

PC Woolley said: "It was a great honour to be asked to represent Cumbria Police at Downing Street.

"There are hundreds of Officers in the organisation who have worked incredibly hard at great personal risk over the pandemic, every one of them deserves to be recognised.

"I had the opportunity to speak with Home Secretary Priti Patel who spoke highly of our Chief Constable Michelle Skeer, and managed to get a brief moment with the Prime Minister during which we chatted about our fantastic GB Olympic squad.

"In the time that I had available afterwards I went to pay my respects at the Covid memorial wall at St Thomas' hospital, the National Police memorial at Horse Guards and the site at which PC Keith Palmer died at Westminster.

"I'm very grateful to have been given this special opportunity and would like to thank those who nominated me, and also Alyson and Tracy for making the necessary arrangements at such short notice!"

Police officers around the country held a minutes silence on Wednesday July 28 to show their appreciation for all members of the UK Police Service who have lost their lives protecting members of the public.