Special visit for Manby lady as she recovers from serious fall

Barbara with the two police officers and their dogs.

Barbara Nile, 79, fell headfirst down the full flight of stairs at home a few weeks ago, suffering several injuries including a broken wrist, toe and finger; a shattered eye socket, and a gash to her head. She was extremely shaken and has a long road to recovery ahead.

Lincolnshire Police Superintendent Kieran English and Inspector Jason Baxter heard that in the 1980s, Barbara used to work for the military police in Germany and spent a lot of time around the police dogs. Barbara has a particular real soft spot and an immense admiration for police dogs.

As a result, Sergeant Tom Richardson and PC Martyn Cragg - along with their working dogs Percy and Frankie - decided to pay her a visit.

The two officers said it was an ‘honour and a privilege’ to visit Barbara, and bring back her happy memories from several decades ago.

Barbara’s daughter Tracy explained: “She was extremely surprised when they turned up and it put a huge smile on her face.

“Sgt Richardson and PC Cragg were so friendly and explained how the dogs work, and even put on a couple of demonstrations for her in the garden.

“It brought back many happy memories of her time in Germany and she couldn’t stop talking about the visit once they had left.

“We could have easily lost my Mum a few weeks ago, and this has made her so happy.”