A young Glasgow police officer had the most 'surreal' moment of her life after helping deliver a baby at the end of her shift.
Lauren McMinn was in her patrol car with another officer on Cathcart Road on March 4 when she was flagged down by a distressed man.
The stranger turned out to be expectant dad Graham McInnes, 31, whose partner Lisa had gone into labour in their car.
The officers initially thought they would be able to escort the couple to hospital but PC McMinn soon realised that the baby was ready to make an entrance.
The 28-year-old began helping Lisa deliver her baby while waiting on the ambulance to arrive.
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Just a few short minutes later, Arlo McInnes arrived into the world. Lisa and Arlo were quickly taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary by ambulance staff.
PC Lauren McMinn said: “This was the most surreal moment of my life. I never would have imagined that during a routine shift, I would end up delivering a baby.
“I remember whilst being in the foot well of the car, introducing myself to Lisa and telling her that I had never done anything like this before. We had a little laugh and I just remember trying to keep her as calm as possible - she was absolutely amazing and we were both so relieved to hear the sound of the ambulance sirens a short time later.
“I was able to confirm time of birth to Graham and Lisa as I had shouted this over my airwave. “
New mum Lisa who lives with her partner Graham, daughter Khloe, 11, and new baby Arlo in East Kilbride said: “Arlo certainly picked his moment to enter this world and I am so thankful for the help of the officers and paramedics who assisted but especially to Lauren who undoubtedly saved the day and delivered our beautiful baby boy.”
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