THE deadline to enter a competition to name a police tractor is fast approaching. 

Children aged 12 and under who live in Devon, Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly have until Sunday, June 9 to submit their entries. 

The winning name will be chosen by Assistant Chief Inspector Glen Mayhew and announced on the Devon and Cornwall Police Rural Affairs Team’s Facebook page on Friday, June 14. 

The winner will be presented with a small prize at the Woofstock Festival at Powderham Castle on Saturday, June 15. 

The contest, which was held for the first time last year, saw a four-year-old boy win with the name “Optimus Crime”. 

Police Constable Clarke Orchard said: “As we expected, the tractor sparked lots of opportunities for conversations with farmers from across the county last year and we received a fantastic response from the public. 

“This year, we’re excited to launch the competition again and are reaching out to young residents of Devon and Cornwall to see what great names they come up with. 

“The Rural Affairs team and I can’t wait to hear the names submitted for the tractor this year. Good luck to everyone who enters!” 

The tractor has been loaned to Devon and Cornwall Police by local agricultural machinery dealership Masons Kings. It appeared at the Devon County Show this year and will feature in more agricultural shows and events across the region.