A CRAVEN girl has won a competition by giving a very 'appropriate' name to a North Yorkshire Police tractor.

Eight-year-old Emily Woodyatt, of Carleton Endowed C of E Primary School, was one of dozens of youngsters from across North Yorkshire who entered a competition to name the new police tractor.

Her winning name, 'Bobby' - and the tractor itself - was officially unveiled at Newby Hall Tractor Fest at the weekend.

PC David Mackay of North Yorkshire Police’s Rural Taskforce presented Emily with a prize for her winning entry.

As part of the prize, Emily's school will enjoy a future visit by Bobby and the police taskforce.

The tractor has been loaned to North Yorkshire Police by Ripon Farm Services to help increase police engagement with rural communities.

This year, the Rural Taskforce tractor is due to attend a number of shows across Yorkshire, including Kilnsey Show on Tuesday, August 29.

Inspector Jon Grainge, of North Yorkshire Police’s Rural Taskforce, said: “Well done to Emily for picking the winning name of our brand new police tractor, which has been decked out in authentic police colours.

"We had a great response from the public at Tractor Fest, and our tractor will be at shows and events around North Yorkshire this summer.

"We're interested in speaking to people who live and work within the rural community of North Yorkshire, finding out what matters to them, and the issues they face.”