A NEW exhibit will tell the story of the first ever twins to patrol Bradford's streets as police officers.

Bradford Police Museum, based in City Hall, is commemorating the careers of Malcolm and Brian Procter, who became Police Constables 146 and 138 respectively on their 19th birthday; September 8, 1967.

The identical twins were educated at Wyke Manor Secondary School and became police cadets in 1965.

After they completed their Initial Training at Pannal Ash Police Training Centre, in Harrogate, the brothers finished top of their respective classes and spent their first years on the force in ‘A’ Division (City Centre) and on the Vice Squad.

On October 1, 1969, Malcolm and Brian were appointed Detective Constables, based in the same offices which are now occupied by the museum.

Their careers often followed an identical path and in 1973, within months of each other, the twins were promoted to Detective Sergeants.

This saw them serve in the CID, Regional Crime Squad, Burglary Squad, Drugs Squad, Task Force, Detective Training, Discipline & Complaints and Uniform duties.

During their police career the twins received commendations by the courts and HM Coroner for their work and Malcolm was the recipient of a Royal Humane Society Resuscitation Award.

Brian retired as an Inspector in 1996 and Malcolm was the Divisional Commander of Bradford South Division when he retired in 1999.

Martin Baines, the museum director, said: "We are delighted to commemorate the distinguished careers of two former Bradford Police Officers Malcolm and Brian Procter who had the distinction of being the only twins ever to serve in the Bradford City Police.

"Brian has now sadly passed away. However, we were delighted to invite Malcolm to the museum together with members of his family on his recent seventieth birthday."

The twins' family has a long association with the police force.

Malcolm’s wife, Margaret, was the daughter of police Sergeant Leonard Cordingley, and a city police officer herself. In 2008 their daughter, Aimee, continued the family tradition when she became a constable.