A PAIR of big-hearted bobbies are set to put their fitness and stamina to the ultimate test in aid of charity.

For PCs Mark Parker and Colin Lewison will be bidding to complete THREE gruelling triathlons in the coming months to raise money for various good causes, including Whiston Hospital.

Neither of the dynamic duo, who are both community bobbies based at Prescot station, has taken part in a triathlon - made up of swimming, cycling and running sections - before. But they are already training in preparation for their first event in Wales next month.

Mark and Colin are hopng to attract sponsorship from local firms and individuals and all the money they raise will be shared between Whiston Hospital Children's Ward and the Whiston Community Fund which supports a number of charity projects in the area.

If you would like to help Mark and Colin, you can contact them at the station on 0151 777 6340.

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