Gun cop Annie aims high, at 5ft 3in

A FIREARMS officer has revealed that being told her 5ft 3in height would hold her back only served to make her more determined to rise through the ranks.

- By Faye Mayern

PC Annabel Courtnell is based at London Stansted Airport in Essex, thriving in the traditionally male-dominated field. Known as Annie, she works with trainers to ensure female officers have properly fitting kit and are supported in the role.