On this Day 1978: First Woman Police Motorcyclist

OTD, May 24th 1978…

Helen Piddock reports on the first woman police motorcyclist in the Midlands. 24-year-old Christine Read started her duties with the West Midlands Police Traffic Division at Brierley Hill.

WPC Christine Read is seen riding her police Norton Commando motorcycle before Helen interviews the WPC about the duties she will carry out for the force.