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"I don't know what I'm supposed to do... but I'll do it."

Those were the words of 104-year-old Anne Brokenbow as police arrived at her residential home in Stoke Bishop today (March 20) to 'arrest' her.

Anne hit headlines last week when Bristol Live revealed her unconventional wish to be arrested, as she had 'never been on the wrong side of the law'.

Police officers from Bridewell Police Station were happy to make her dreams come true when they went to Stokeleigh Residential Home in Stoke Bishop.

When making the rather unconventional arrest of Anne, PC Stephen Harding said: "I'm arresting you on the grounds of being an upstanding citizen for the past 104 years."

He then told the 104-year-old he didn't think she would cause much trouble before letting "compliant prisoner" Anne try on a pair of handcuffs.

Cuffed and led to a waiting police car

Despite, by her own admission, never having been on the wrong side of the law, Anne was greeted by police officers at home, handcuffed, and led away into the front seat of a waiting police car with its blue lights flashing.

The former secretary appeared a little bemused at first by the arrival of the police this morning, but it didn't stop her from living out her dream of being taken into custody. "I don't know what I'm supposed to do," she admitted. "But I'll do it."

(Image: BristolLive)

When they got her to the car officers attempted to complete a background check on Anne, who seemed to be thoroughly enjoying the experience, however had a little trouble tracking her down in the database with a date of birth stretching back to 1914.

Neighbourhood police officer for Stoke Bishop Stephen Harding said: "It's hard to check you, because you're 104 years old and I don't think we've ever checked anyone that old."

"Well, I suppose not, love," Anne replied.

Avon and Somerset Constabulary agreed to grant Anne's wish after she advertised her dream via the Wishing Washing Line initiative - run by elderly people's charity Alive Activities.

Stokeleigh is one of five homes in the north of the city taking part in the scheme, and was given a box to fill with the 'wishes' of its residents alongside an address and contact number.

The paper slips were then attached to the 'washing line' at nearby Co-op stores, where shoppers have the chance to look at the wishes and perhaps even make a dream come true.

Anne's wish was amongst the first to be pegged to the line at the Co-op on Gloucester Road in Bishopston - alongside a ride in a Rolls Royce, a visit to a motorcycle club, and a hand massage - but it's easy to see how hers was quick to grab the attention of passers-by.

PC Harding added: "At 104 years of age, today we assisted Anne in being arrested - making her dream come true and obviously as a neighbourhood police officer, showing the lighter side of policing and our involvement in the community."

Officers called to reports of 'good citizen'

Avon and Somerset Police issued the following statement on today's events: “We can confirm our officers were called to reports of a 104-year-old good citizen at Stokeleigh Care Home in Bristol, who said she had never been on the wrong side of the law.

“While we certainly want to keep it this way, we dispatched officers to the address at 10.00 hours to fulfil her wish.

“Although we obviously couldn’t actually arrest Anne (and wouldn’t want to), our PCSO Kelly Foyle and Beat Manager PC Stephen Harding were thrilled to meet her; congratulate her on more than a centenary of good citizenship; and go through the motions of an arrest.

“Thank you to the care home for this fantastic opportunity to engage their residents, to fulfil a wish, and hopefully raise a few smiles.”

The Wishing Washing Line project launched in Bristol at the start of the month, after having granted thousands of wishes for elderly people in Essex.

If you would like to share a wish, or let the charity know that you have granted a wish, click here to reach their Facebook page, or email bristolwishingwashingline@gmail.com.