A MENINGITIS survivor experienced a night on the road with a police interceptor after inspiring officers with his bravery.

Quadruple amputee Lyndon Longhorne joined traffic officer PC Mike “Spike” Fisher for a night shift on Saturday (November 19), patrolling the towns and villages of County Durham.

From seizing a car from a disqualified driver, to testing for drugs and alcohol and pursuing a stolen vehicle– it was an action-packed night, typical of those featured on the Channel 5 documentary series Police Interceptors.

Mr Longhorne lost both legs, his right arm and part of his left hand as a baby, but has never let his disabilities stand in his way. He is now a national swimming champion, Meningitis Now ambassador, model, actor, Northumbria University student and budding entrepreneur.

The 20-year-old shared his story at Durham Police’s Wow Awards this month and the officers were deeply moved by his courage and positivity.

No more so than PC Fisher and Sergeant Kev Salter, who are regularly featured on the popular television show.

PC Fisher said: “I was really humbled by Lyndon. What he has achieved and overcome is fantastic. After he gave his speech, which was truly inspirational, he came over to me and Kev and asked if he could have his photograph taken with us.

“I was taken aback. We are just two lads doing our job. I said to him ‘young man, you are the true hero in this room.’

Mr Longhorne, a fan of Police Interceptors, was offered the ride after the ceremony and happily accepted the invitation.

He said: “Me, my mum and my brother all watch Police Interceptors and are big fans of the show. It was great to go out with Spike and experience what they do close up.

“We drove around Crook, Bishop Auckland and Shildon and they told me all about the job and what is like having the film cameras following them around. They are really nice, down to earth guys.”