Youth football teams get cash from police

HILLINGDON Police have donated £1,000 each to two junior football teams.

Both Harefield St Mary's Colts and Northwood Under 14's were handed cheques by the police at the weekend to help tackle the problem of under-funded youth football teams.

PS Peter Smith, who has helped coach Northwood Youth teams since 2002, presented the cheque to the Under 14's team manager, Dave Fox, on Sunday (22).

He said: "This is a fantastic opportunity as neither club currently has funding from any other source.

"It will make a real difference to the young people and will encourage others to have a greater involvement in sport."

Harefield's Safer Neighborhood's Team Sergeant, Allan Moore, handed Paul Bentley, the Colt's manager his cheque prior to their Cup quarterfinal on Saturday (21).

He said: "This is a great example of local police working with and assisting communities. Helping Paul will keep these young people dedicated to sport. His commitment and love for the game really does deserve our support."

The funds came from Hillingdon Police Property Fund and their Social Club.