WREXHAM police officers will be chasing rainbows to bring a little colour into the lives of children stuck at home during the coronavirus crisis.

Officers are on regular foot patrols in the town centre and surrounding communities to keep people safe and urge people to stay at home.

But if they spot a rainbow in the window, they will try to stop and say hello - at a safe distance of course - to any children inside.

 

 

 

The trend of painted rainbows being placed in windows has been seen across the world and has become hugely popular in the UK after schools closed last week in response to the outbreak.

Sgt Matt Subacchi said: "We appreciate its hard for children and they want some contact with the outside world so when we can we will stop and say hello."

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Youngsters can draw their own rainbows, but North Wales Police has also created a colouring sheet and is encouraging children to colour them in and place them in their windows.

“We have already received many messages of support, including some lovely, thoughtful cards and photographs from local children,” said Deputy Chief Constable Richard Debicki.

“This has been truly heart-warming during a time of uncertainty and worry.

“Our colouring sheet is aimed at spreading some happiness across our communities so we would encourage people to visit our website and print a copy."

Copies can be downloaded at the North Wales Police website.