A quick-thinking North Yorkshire Police staff member was able to secure immediate support for a vulnerable woman after she secretly called for help.

On the evening of 5th April, North Yorkshire Police received a 999 call – but when Force Control Room staff answered it, the woman on the line said she would like to order a pizza.

The police call handler immediately asked the woman if she was in trouble, to which she confirmed “yes”.

This episode is also available as a blog post: https://emergency-services.news/police-reveal-how-a-999-call-to-order-pizza-turned-out-to-be-an-urgent-plea-for-help/