Farmer and two shire horses pass Loughborough during 650 mile trip in memory of injured officer

Jamie Alcock is the brother of the late PC John Alcock who was involved in an traffic accident while on duty in 2003.

He's travelling from his farm in Gloucester via horse and carriage to Elgin in Scotland, where his brother was stationed. 

Loughborough will see him mark the 100 mile point.

In August 2003 Christopher was involved in a road traffic accident whilst on duty. He was travelling with colleagues to do their shift on Royal Protection at Balmoral. Christopher was unconscious at the scene of the accident, never recovered consciousness and died 14 years later. 

He was buried with full police honours at Garmouth, just north of Fochabers, in October 2017.

Jamie said, “I have always thought that I could never repay the charities that helped, but I know with what has happened with Covid in the last 12 months, charities have taken a massive hit and now I want to raise money to put it back in the pot to help other people.”

He set off on Saturday 5th June and has already raised an amazing £6,000, he is hoping to raise £15,000 for his chosen charities -  Police Care UK receiving 75% and The Fire Fighters Charity receiving 25% of donations. These independent charities both support serving and retired police officers and firefighters when they have been harmed as a result of their work.

Jamie has amassed a huge following on social media and is happy to stop for a photo with people. He is also offering carriage rides for a small donation.

You can follow the route here.

Anyone can make a donation here; Virgin Money Giving | Shire Horse Challenge.