CHILDREN are being asked to name a tractor that has been loaned to Devon and Cornwall Police. 

The tactor, which is covered in police livery, is being loaned to the force by Mason Kings as an engagement tool at agricultural shows and events. 

Devon and Cornwall Police are offering children aged 12 and under the opportunity to name this year's tractor. 

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The competition will be open until midnight on Sunday, June 9 2024. The winning name will be chosen by assistant chief inspector Glen Mayhew and will be announced on the rural affairs team page on Facebook on Friday, June 14. 

The winner will be invited to meet the team and will be presented with a small prize at the Woofstock Festival on Saturday,  June 15. 

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Police Constable Clarke Orchard of the Rural Affairs Team said: “As we expected, the tractor sparked lots of opportunities for conversations with farmers from across the county last year and we received a fantastic response from the public.

“Following countless questions from children, we also launched a competition to ‘name the tractor’ and received more than 500 entries.

“This year, we’re excited to launch the competition again. The Rural Affairs team and I can’t wait to hear the names submitted for the tractor this year. Good luck to everyone who enters!”

Entrants must be living in Devon, Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly and be aged 12 or under at the time the competition closes on June 9. Entrants must also have permission from their parent or guardian to enter the competition.

General manager at Masons Kings, Peter Endacott, added: “As a family-run business deeply rooted in the local community, we are honoured to partner with Devon and Cornwall Police to raise awareness of rural crime. Last year’s campaign was a tremendous success and we are committed to doing everything we can to support our customers.”