Neighbourhood policing about interacting with the public

Chief Superintendent Clive Burgess, from Birmingham West & Central Police, has reacted to the online success of a video which showed a policeman busking to shoppers.

He said: "Whilst neighbourhood policing is primarily about being highly visible in order to deter and detect crime - another key part of the job is to interact with the public and to provide a friendly, reassuring presence.

"It’s clear that many people, be they in the crowd at the time or watching on social media, enjoyed the performance and I’m sure the majority will agree that this really encapsulates the true spirit of neighbourhood policing."