The Wolverhampton PCSO still smiling on the beat aged 70
A devoted PCSO from Wolverhampton celebrated his 70th birthday by patrolling the streets of his beloved beat.
Paul Richardson was one of the first police community support officers in the city and is still going strong decades on.
The award-winning officer has been a familiar face around the city centre since 2003 and has developed strong connections with retailers, shoppers and his colleagues.
So it was no surprise when he decided to spend his recent 70th birthday on duty, helping to keep the streets safe. His colleagues ensured Paul received a pre-shift birthday surprise by decorating the police station with messages and presenting him with a large cake.
The grandfather-of-four said: "The place to be for me was on the beat and my family were very supportive. They know how important this role is to me.
"I take great pride in being out on the streets to help prevent crime and ensure people can enjoy being in the city centre, whatever time of the day, without a fear of crime.
