Organisers of a charity football competition say they are delighted that more than £1,000 has been raised in name of floods hero policeman Bill Barker.

Officers and staff from Cumbria Constabulary managed to raise a total of £1,300 from a football tournament set up in memory of their fallen colleague.

PC Barker lost his life while working during the 2009 floods in Workington and the tournament has been held every year since the tragedy.

The Bill Barker Memorial Football Tournament took place last Friday and saw teams from the north, south and west policing areas compete against each other for the coveted trophy.

Following a closely contested tournament it was the north Cumbria team that was presented with the cup by Bill’s widow Hazel.

Funds were raised through match fees, a raffle and an auction with all proceeds going to Bill’s chosen charity - The Great North Air Ambulance Service's "Pride of Cumbria" helicopter.

The tournament, now in its eighth year, was held at Whitehaven Amateurs Football Club.

Detective Constable Steve Usher, who organised the event, said: “It was a great day for all involved.

"The football was very competitive with the referee having his fair share of decisions to make.

"I’m delighted that we have been able to raise so much money for Bill’s chosen charity.

"The tournament is a great way to remember Bill, who continues to be missed by everyone at the constabulary.

"I’d like to thank everyone involved in this year’s tournament, including Whitehaven Amateurs FC for allowing us to use their facilities and the organisations that kindly donated raffle prizes.

"I’d also like to thank Hazel Barker and the rest of Bill’s family for supporting the event."

More than 40 police officers and staff took part in the event this year.

The west team came second and south finished third.

Speaking at the event Hazel said: "They never cease to amaze me, they continue to remember Bill and continue to support us.

"Time moves on, but sometimes it feels like only a few weeks. We'll always miss Bill, occasions like this are so special to us.

"If you'd asked me at the first football tournament whether they would still be happening now then I'd have had to hesitate. It's amazing.

"I'd like to say a special thank you to Steve Usher, he keeps in touch with us throughout the year. I couldn't put into words how much it means."