Six South Ockendon police hit the turf for the five kilometre Thurrock Park Run in Orsett Heath.

Members of the Thurrock Community Policing Team, which is based in South Ockendon, faced off to win the race.

PCSO Jojo Mitchell said there was “healthy competition” between officers and cadets, but criminals should watch out for PC Andy Cayless.

She said: "PC Andy Cayless beat the rest of the team despite being our longest serving team member - criminals beware!"

Also stretching their legs were CPT Inspector Lee Argent, PCSO Billy Page, Police Cadet Owen Hooper, Police Cadet Ami Lauder and Police Cadet Jasmine Collier.

Sergeant Lee Stannard and Police Cadet Luke Ford were on hand to promote police cadets, Active Citizen service and Essex Community Messaging.

To join police cadets, contact: 2620@essex.pnn.police.uk