GREATER Manchester's Chief Constable Michael Todd joined police officers running from Land's End to John O'Groats to raise £20,000 for a children's charity.

Mr Todd accompanied a team of 10 athletes between Longsight and the city centre as part of the Manchester leg of the 1,000-mile run which started on Sunday.

As well as raising funds for Stockport-based When You Wish Upon a Star, the team hopes to break the police force record by completing the run in under five days and 23 hours.

The WYWUS charity makes wishes come true for children with life-threatening or terminal illnesses, taking them on dream holidays or buying them gifts.


Run organiser Det Sgt Tony Hughes, a father-of-two who works from Stalybridge police station, said there were a few wobbly legs but the team was making good time and had plenty of support from colleagues.

He said: "Everyone was really generous when they realised we were running for the children's charity so we hope to bring in £20,000.

"Morale is fantastic. We have already covered 340 miles."

Maria Moseley, fundraising manager for WYWUS, said: "The money raised by the police will make a huge difference to the charity. It could take 20 children to Lapland or take five families to Florida to swim with dolphins."