Officers at March police station were treated to an unexpected present when a seven-year-old girl surprised them with some sweet treats.

Cambs Times: Officers at March police station were treated to an unexpected present when seven-year-old Eleanor surprised them with a box of mince pies and some chocolates. Picture: POLICING FENLANDOfficers at March police station were treated to an unexpected present when seven-year-old Eleanor surprised them with a box of mince pies and some chocolates. Picture: POLICING FENLAND (Image: Archant)

Eleanor came to the station with a gift of some chocolates and mince pies to say thank you to the police for keeping her safe over Christmas.

Eleanor was rewarded for her kind gesture with a tour of the station and a look around the police car.

Her mum, Fiona, said Eleanor loves the police and to go on a tour of the station was a fantastic early Christmas present.

PC Ed Chadderton, who surprised the girl, said: "This kind gesture came at a perfect time.

"We have dealt with some tough incidents this week and such a kind gesture makes it all worthwhile."

The post on the Facebook page Policing Fenland was simply signed off with "#12mincepiesofchristmas".