A new book depicting the career of a former Met policewoman is due to be released next month.

From Handbags to Hand Grenades tells the story of Kathryn West who started her career walking the beat in Merton in the 1990s.

Throughout her thirty years of service, she dealt with the best and worst of humanity across the capital.

Kathryn says she’s feels proud to have helped keep the citizens of London safe.