A Northumbria Police officer is part of the Newcastle United Women's team which could be crowned champions this weekend.
Beth Guy is a full-time police constable and currently works within Northern Area Command’s Response Policing Team.
The 21-year-old, who is based in North Tyneside, is deployed to a wide range of incidents including robberies, burglaries, and domestic violence incidents.
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In her spare time, Beth plays as a midfielder for Becky Langley's promotion-chasing side - Newcastle United Women (NUW).
Beth and her Magpies teammates could be be crowned FA Women’s National League Division One North champions this weekend if they overcome Barnsley Women.
Beth, who was born in Blyth, Northumberland, previously played for several years at Sunderland AFC Ladies.
She joined NUW in 2018, when she was 16 years old, and has proved herself as a key figure in the midfield this season.
A fortnight ago, she scored twice in Newcastle's 6 -1 victory against Bradford City in front of an incredible crowd at St James’ Park and dedicated her display to her late mam, who she sadly lost in February this year.
Beth said: "My mam is the reason why. Every Sunday before a game, I go and visit my mam’s grave, speak to her, and on the morning of the match against Bradford, I promised her I’d score – and I kept that promise.
"Every time I step on a football pitch, I feel the release from some of the grief I’ve felt, and I know she’d have wanted me to keep playing."
On Sunday, Beth scored one of the goals which helped NUW secure a 6 – 0 win against Bradford at their penultimate match, leaving only this weekend’s trip to Barnsley to complete the season.
Superintendent Kevin Waring, of Northumbria Police, said: "Both personally and professionally, I’m so proud of Beth for what she has achieved, especially at such a young age – and I know this is echoed by the entire force.
"Beth is breaking boundaries both within football and policing which have traditionally been viewed as male-dominated spaces. We know that by creating a diverse workforce, we are able to better reflect the communities we serve – and offer this through our policing response.
"Both organisations need people like Beth – and I hope her story acts as inspiration for anyone thinking about entering into a career in policing.
"Beth is an extremely passionate individual which is demonstrated in her successes, and she is such a powerful role-model and advocate for what the Force embodies. I am sure her family are as proud of her as her Northumbria Police family.
"We wish Beth, and her team mates, the best of luck in their next match."
Why did Beth decide to become a police officer?
Beth said: "I joined policing because I want to help people and make a difference in our communities. I find it so rewarding – if you’re considering a career in policing I’d encourage anyone to just go for it!"
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