PC's to take plunge in tribute to colleague

Thursday, 31 December 2015 00:00

Four of the officers who are taking part

Hardy police officers will go for a dip in the Irish Sea tomorrow to raise money in tribute to one of their colleagues:

That's PC Tony Lawler who's among those taking part in the New Year's Day Dip in Douglas - the group wants to raise money for Manx Cancer Help by asking people to pledge £1 to see them paddle.

You can find the details of how to donate here.

It's a charity close to their hearts - earlier this week the Isle of Man Constabulary announced the death of serving officer Sergeant Andy Pailor who had cancer:

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