999 caller asked officers how to cook chicken

What temperature to oven cook a chicken and requests for taxi numbers are just some of the 999 “emergency” calls a British police force has received.

Cumbria Police has since launched a campaign to raise awareness of the different policing services available to ensure people get the right response and information for the right situation.

Information leaflets and cards will be distributed to local police desks and social media feeds will focus on directing people towards the most appropriate service for their needs, with the hashtag #PolicingCumbria.