When PC Chris met PC Chris . . .

It was clearly destiny - when Middlesbrough's PC Chris Hilton travelled to Preston and met his namesake.

Lancashire Police's PC Chris Hilton posed for a picture with his counterpart from the North East, saying "when PC Chris Hilton met PC Chris Hilton".

Lancashire Police's PC Chris Hilton meets Cleveland Police's PC Chris Hilton. Photo: Preston Policeplaceholder image
Lancashire Police's PC Chris Hilton meets Cleveland Police's PC Chris Hilton. Photo: Preston Police

The two officers are both involved in policing this afternoon's match, when Preston North End take on Middlesbrough.

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