A police force has replaced helmets with caps in a bid to attract more transgender officers.

Northamptonshire Police say research has revealed the new headwear will eradicate the issue of transgender officers having to make a choice between the traditional custodian helmets for male officers and bowlers hats for females.

A spokesperson said: "The decision to adopt new headgear is just the latest in a succession of key improvements to police uniforms and personal protective equipment which have been implemented over the past two decades.