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Police Appeal To Knitters To Help Make Bobby Buddies For Child Victims Of Domestic Abuse

Officers are appealing to the knitting community to help make more teddy bears to hand out to children involved in incidents of domestic abuse.

Previously, police were inundated with offers of help from members of the community to knit the police officer teddy bears. They’ve been so popular that they’re now running low.

The bears, which are knitted by volunteers, are given to children by officers to help communicate with them and break down barriers that can exist when police attend after a domestic incident. 

Detective Sergeant Adam Merrick, said:

“The children who receive these bears would have been through a lot and would be recognised as a victim of domestic abuse in their own right under the new Domestic Abuse Act.

"Being able to greet them with this small gesture really does make a difference and helps put a smile on their face at a difficult time in their lives.”

If anyone would like information on how to get involved with knitting these bears, they can find the pattern on the links below.

Finished bears can be handed in at your local police station.

Knitting - https://www.hampshire.police.uk/SysSiteAssets/media/downloads/hampshire/news/bobbybuddiesknittingpattern.pdf

Crochet - https://www.hampshire.police.uk/SysSiteAssets/media/downloads/hampshire/news/bobby-buddy---crochet---hants.pdf

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