Police visit gives Falkirk boy birthday of his dreams

A Falkirk boy who wants to become a policeman had the birthday of his dreams when officers paid him a special visit.
By Jonathon Reilly
Published 1st Jul 2020, 07:30 BST
Updated 1st Jul 2020, 09:28 BST
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Laken Beattie turned four on Sunday and, much to his surprise and delight, police showed up to wish him well.

With the coronavirus lockdown altering the birthday plans slightly, Laken’s mum Nicole contacted the force to ask if an officer would kindly present him with a police uniform his family had bought as a gift.

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Cops from Falkirk and Grangemouth then went “above and beyond” the call of duty to make the celebrations extra special.

Laken Beattie and mum Nicole were thrilled when police paid a visit to surprise the youngster on his fourth birthday.Laken Beattie and mum Nicole were thrilled when police paid a visit to surprise the youngster on his fourth birthday.
Laken Beattie and mum Nicole were thrilled when police paid a visit to surprise the youngster on his fourth birthday.

As well as having his pictures taken with officers, Laken was also given a chance to sit inside a police van.

Nicole said: “We were overwhelmed with their kindness and they have given Laken a memory he will have forever.”

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Birthday boy Laken Beattie with mum Nicole and dad Aaron and police officers who stopped by to make it an extra special occasion.Birthday boy Laken Beattie with mum Nicole and dad Aaron and police officers who stopped by to make it an extra special occasion.
Birthday boy Laken Beattie with mum Nicole and dad Aaron and police officers who stopped by to make it an extra special occasion.
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