Girls cop a top poster prize

By Jean Hindry

26 July 2010

Chrisp Street Market police office has been brightened up by posters designed by local children.

Schools were asked to design a poster showing how they saw the police in their community, and more than 50 entries were sent in.

The two winners, Fatima, 9, and Ria, 7, have their artwork displayed in the front window of the police office and were also presented with a £30 gift voucher by Jamie Lock of housing association Poplar Harca.

Fatima from Mayflower Primary School in Poplar said: “I feel very glad to win the competition and feel proud of myself. I really enjoyed colouring and designing the poster.”

Ria from Bygrove School, also in Poplar, said: “I am very happy to win a voucher. I coloured my poster in blue because it reminds me of the police.”

PC Michelle Hamilton-Levy from East India & Lansbury Safer Neighbourhoods team said: “The children had all produced outstanding posters and it was extremely difficult for us to select just two winners.

“We are proud to display the posters and they certainly brighten up our window board.

“This competition brought together the local community and we will continue to involve and work closely with the local schools and young people.”

Jamie Lock added: “Poplar Harca is pleased to be part of this initiative. This is a great chance to build relationships with the police and community.”