Cop some fun on the beat

Jan 27 2009 by Alison Rennie, Paisley Daily Express

A FORMER Paisley policeman turned author has released his latest novel of comedy fiction.

Harry Morris worked for Strathclyde Police for 29 years and spent many of them in Paisley.

And he has turned his life on the beat into a successful career as an author of the much-loved Harry the Polis series of books.

The sixth in the series – Ah Cannae Tell a Lie – is doing well.

Harry said: “I know Paisley well because I used to work there when I was with the police.

“The first few Harry the Polis books were based on real-life incidents and stories from working in Paisley.

“They’re just wee stories and some of them are true stories from the job and anecdotes other people have told me, they’re wee tales.

“I always do very well at WH Smith on the High Street in Paisley.

“I just want to give people a good laugh and it always seems to do well.”

Harry combines his writing with being a stand-up comedian and performs his routine across Scotland, England and even in Spain.

Harry has teamed up with the Paisley Daily Express to give away two copies of his latest book.

To be in with a chance of winning, just answer this question:

For how many years did Harry Morris work for Strathclyde Police?

Send your answers on a postcard to, Harry the Polis competition, Paisley Daily Express, 14 New Street, Paisley, PA1 1YA before Friday, February 6.

Normal competition rules apply, editor’s decision is final.