Garden gnome 'joins Greater Manchester Police'

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A garden gnome seized by police has taken gardening leave from his day job to take up a post with police.

The gnome was picked up by officers after being mistaken for a small child when a man was reported walking along the M60 with him in tow.

Nicknamed Gnorman, he has been seen in a police car and taking a breath test with Greater Manchester Police.

Introducing their new recruit, the force tweeted: "Gnorman has asked to work with us."

He has also been given his own version of GMP's force crest.

One person commented on social media: "Innocent 'til proven guilty. You should have pixie-lated his face."

The man found with the gnome on Tuesday was arrested for a public order offence.