Trading gloves for a badge

Mohammad Hussain 21 from Oldham, an amateur boxer who has been made into a Special Constable

A PROMISING boxer from Oldham was one of 62 Special Constables to be welcomed by Greater Manchester Police into the force.

Amateur boxer Mohammad Hussain (21) made up part of the record-breaking 62 Special Constables recruited by GMP ­– beating the previous record of 58 set in 2015.

As well as the other recruits, Mohammad has completed five months of training and will now become operational with his work including supporting and assisting police officer colleagues, working on crime prevention initiatives and helping with community party projects.

Mohammad, who has combined his special training with a promising career as an amateur boxer, said: “When my special training began I quickly realised I could make a positive difference to the local community I am going to police.

“It is an important role and I am looking forward to working on some exciting projects which will hopefully bring real benefits to the local area.”

Greater Manchester Police Deputy Chief Constable Ian Pilling paid homage to the contribution made by Special Constables to the community.

He said: “The work of our Special Constables is very important and the contribution they make in increasing the effectiveness of policing in Greater Manchester is vital.

“We are extremely appreciative of the effort they make as citizens and volunteers in helping to make Greater Manchester a safer place.

“They form a key part of the police service.”

Anyone interested in becoming a Special Constable can visit the website at www.gmp.police.uk for more details.