Father-son duo patrol ‘Hot Fuzz’ town where comedy was filmed
The dad served his last day in the force after 25 years of service alongside his son.
By Lauren Beavis
Real-life "Hot Fuzz" father-and-son police officers are on patrol together - in the town where the famous movie was filmed.
PC Darren Pearson served his last day in the force after 25 years of service alongside his lad Callum - also a PC Pearson.
The pair work in Wells in Somerset - where the comedy police action film "Hot Fuzz" starring Simon Pegg was shot.
The 2007 blockbuster also features actors Jim Broadbent and Nick Frost as father-and-son coppers.
Dad PC Pearson, who has worked for Wells Neighbourhood Policing Team, has left a "meaningful" legacy behind.
His team says he made a "real difference" across the Somerset area and the patrol gave the family a public send-off in Wells, Somerset.
Mendip Neighbourhood Policing posted a picture of the pair standing together and wrote: "I'm PC Pearson and so is he!
"Today we're proud to see a very special father and son team out on patrol together in Wells.
"As one chapter comes to a close, another continues — with Dad hanging up his uniform tomorrow after 25 years of dedicated service to our communities, and his son carrying on the family tradition.
"Today marks the final tour of duty for PC Darren Pearson who has made a real difference across the area.
"Having his son alongside him on patrol makes the day all the more meaningful."
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