Doughnuts? We'd like 7,000 Pot Noodles

They might be famous for eating doughnuts, but it seems Devon and Cornwall police can't beat a Pot Noodle.

Some of the 7,000 'thank you' Pot Noodles being delivered
Author: Andrew KayPublished 29th Apr 2021
Last updated 29th Apr 2021

Around 7,000 of them are currently being given out across the force area - as a thank you to staff for going the extra mile during the pandemic.

It's come from the police federation - which represents rank and file officers - and who feel many deserve an extra snack.

Andy Berry, Federation Chair, said: “It’s just a little treat to say ‘thank you’ and ‘well done’ to all the officers . Officers are incredibly busy and of course they deserve a break and a snack during their shift.”

“In some respects, being a member of the Federation is a bit like an insurance policy, in that we are there to look after you when things go wrong.

"But we felt it was important that we are there to do extra bits and pieces for our members in the good times as well.

"The only contact with a Federation Rep doesn’t only have to be when you’ve got a problem.”

It’s not the first time officers have received treats from the Federation; last year they were given hundreds of Easter eggs, thanks to a donation from Cadbury's.

Mark Atkins has been delivering Pot Noodles to stations across Cornwall; Sam Samuel has taken on Plymouth, Nick Jones has been delivering in South Devon and Suzie Vranch in North Devon.