IN September last year a new community beat manager came into the Griffin, Galligreaves and Witton area of Blackburn.

PC Chris Hammill is an inspiration and a credit to our community. He is so dedicated to improving life for everybody he even comes to work on his days off.

He attends all the community meetings, stops and talks to residents and has made a large number of arrests.It is hard to believe that one person could achieve so much in such a short space of time.

I would like to say thank you Chris. Your work is valued and appreciated so much. You deserve praise for all your efforts and commitment.

CAROL WALSH, Portland Street, Griffin, Blackburn.