A POLICE officer bought hot meals for a young family out of his own pocket after noticing they had not eaten.

Officers worked with the victim and their young children while dealing with a complex case covering a number of offfences over many months.

PC Barberini got to work while her colleague took the family home.

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In the car, he noticed they had not eaten and the time was late.

The policeman stopped the car and bought them a warming meal before bed.

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