A police community support officer is raising vital funds for Mind, Shelter and Cancer Research UK.

Dave Haywood, of South West BCU, has been fundraising throughout May as part of a lockdown fitness challenge.

In a bid to come out of lockdown healthier and less of a "chunk", Dave decided to take on 100 press-ups a day for Cancer Research UK and 100 squats a day for Shelter.

He also plans to finish off the challenge by completing a total of 100 miles in May for Mind.

The 46-year-old, also known as 'Digital Dave, reassures the public in a communications role covering areas Merton, Kingston, Richmond and Wandsworth.

He has worked for the Metropolitan Police for the past 11-years and contributes largely to the social media channels.

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Speaking about his challenge, Dave said: "There was a lot of different challenges popping through my Facebook feed so, I thought I would select three, one for the mind, body and soul.

"I just wanted to do something for charities that, whilst doesn’t affect myself, have a crushing effect on other people."

He added: "I’ve been trying to get fit this year as I didn’t want to come out of lockdown without having done anything with the time.

"I’ve lost 3 stone since the end of January 2021, so I was up for the 3 challenges!

"I’ve raised about £400 so far, which is going to be equally shared as best as possible, and whilst not thousands of pounds, every squat, press up and mile goes to help."

If you would like to help Dave raise money for the three charities visit here.