WPC Rogers held the hand of the pensioner while watching his new TV which was gifted to him after it was found his late wife's family had left him in an empty home. Photo / Twitter
WPC Rogers held the hand of the pensioner while watching his new TV which was gifted to him after it was found his late wife's family had left him in an empty home. Photo / Twitter
An elderly man who was left with an empty home after the family of his dead wife took everything broke down in tears as police officers brought him gifts.
The Birmingham neighbourhood officers WPC Rogers and PC Greaves took it upon themselves to go above and beyond after hearing the OAP's plight, the Daily Mail reports.
The pair turned up on his doorstep in Ladywood with a bag of shopping and a new TV for the unnamed pensioner.
He cried into the arms of one of the officers who had also brought along a new microwave and toaster for him after enlisting the of charity Trident Reach.
Representing core values of neighbourhood policing .... PC Greaves and WPC Rogers delivered and set up items for the elderly gentleman .... safe to say it was a tearful moment and he was extremely grateful for the kindness #careinthecommunity#thehandoffriendshippic.twitter.com/5AKQ8dX9Da
The officers then put the kettle on and made him a cup of tea and some toast as they installed and showed him how to work his new TV.
In one heartwarming picture, one of the officers can be seen holding the gentleman's hand as they watch a TV show. In another image one of the officers shows the man how to work his new TV remote.
PC Greaves from Ladywood police shows the unnamed man how to use the remote control. Photo / Twitter
Accompanying the picture, they wrote: "WPC Rogers and PC Greaves have sourced essential items for the elderly gentleman.
"He lost his wife recently and her family have gone and taken her items leaving him with an empty home."
They later added: "PC Greaves and WPC Rogers delivered and set up items for the elderly gentleman - safe to say it was a tearful moment and he was extremely grateful for the kindness.
"He broke down crying in WPC Rogers arms .... he was a little bit overwhelmed, but he deserved it."
Another tweet explained how the officers used their neighbourhood contacts and enlisted the help of the Trident Reach charity.
The charity provided the money to buy a replacement TV.
WPC Rogers and PC Greaves have sourced essential items for the elderly gentleman yesterday ..he lost his wife recently and her family have gone and taken her items leaving him with an empty home ..... demonstrating NHT officers knowing their contacts thank you #tridentreachpic.twitter.com/lpJbxG2XiL
WPC Rogers and PC Greaves have since been showered with praise for going to the man's rescue in his hour of need.
"Such a lovely thing to do," wrote one Twitter user.
Another added: "I love this...fills me with happiness!"
While, one said: "It's so great and refreshing to see this. You guys do an amazing job and from having family in the police I know how hard you guys work."
And Emma Burnell wrote: "Brilliant job! Neighbourhood police officers being exactly where they should be. In the heart of their communities, interacting with the residents, developing relationships, gaining trust and then intelligence, and raising confidence in our fabulous police force. Thank you."
