A POLICE chief constable answered an Ellesmere Port man’s call to help adults facing dementia play on computer consoles.

David Whatton, chief constable of Cheshire Constabulary, dipped into cash made from the auction of seized or lost property to help the Crossroads Care Cameo Group, which provides activities for people in the early stages of dementia.

The unit on Wealstone Lane, Upton, Chester received a TV, Nintendo Wii, Wii Fit and extra Wii controllers after Ellesmere Port charity campaigner Billy Birch stepped in.

Val Blissitt, from Crossroads, said: “This group has only been going for 12 months but it has been a Godsend for all the people who use it.

“We would like to thank Billy Birch, Dave Whatton and colleagues at Cheshire police, Winsford, John Boulton and Les Alston and colleagues, the manager of Asda, Ellesmere Port who supplied us with the items.”

It provides group activities for sufferers of dementia, giving them the opportunity to socialise while allowing their carers to enjoy a break.

The equipment should have cost £440, but the manager at Asda deducted £40 from the price for Billy.