TWO teenage girls who helped a woman who suffered a nasty fall have been recognised in a project launched by Peterlee Police.

Chloe Pinkney and Emmie Steel, were nominated by members of the community for Pride of Peterlee awards for their part in helping the woman at the town’s bus station.

The project headed up by Inspector Lee Blakelock is aimed at highlighting the positive contributions young people are making in their community.

Insp Blakelock, who will be judging the award, said: “There are young people in our community who commit low-level crime and anti-social behaviour, but to tar them all with the same brush would be unfair.

“Within the Police service, we see both sides, and we know that the good far outstrips the not-so-good.”

He added: “We are incredibly proud of their actions on that day. They are a credit to their parents, themselves, and to Peterlee.”

The monthly award is open to nominations from the public via private messages on the Peterlee Police Facebook page. Nominations can come from a parent/guardian, a teacher, or even a passer-by.

Nominees must be be below the age of 18 and from the Peterlee Police area, which includes Trimdon, Wingate, Wheatley Hill, Thornley, Shotton, Peterlee, Blackhall and Horden.

The nominee must have made a spontaneous act of kindness.

After 12 months, the Chief Constable Mike Barton and Police and Crime Commissioner Ron Hogg will judge the winner of the annual Pride of Peterlee award.

The winner will get a trophy and a personal tour of the Police Headquarters.