Teenagers praised by police for helping lost and confused elderly woman in Fareham

In a message labelled ‘THANK YOU’ on their Facebook page, the Fareham Police team wrote: ‘Yesterday, #PCSO18350 from Gosport Police and #PCSO16551 from our East Team were crewed together and travelling on Henry Cort Way, when they were flagged down by a group of teenagers.

‘The group had found an elderly woman who had lost her way and appeared to be suffering with some memory problems. They provided her water and kept her safe until our officers arrived.

‘We massively appreciate the actions of this group and the woman's family want to pass on their thanks too!

‘The woman was returned home safely and handed over to her family. Safeguarding forms have been completed to get the family some more support.’

People were quick to also praise them online, with one person saying: ‘How nice to hear positive comments about teenagers for a change.’