A BOY had a ‘pawsome’ start to the New Year – after meeting Chase from PAW Patrol.

Umar Mallu, aged three from Astley Bridge, travelled with his mum and dad to see Chase, the German Shepherd police pup, and Marshall, the Dalmatian fire pup, at The Mall in Blackburn.

His mum, Rafia Mallu, said: “Umar absolutely loves PAW Patrol and Chase is his favourite! What a wonderful start to the New Year!”

Loraine Jones, general manager at The Mall, said: “We were absolutely delighted to welcome Chase and Marshall to The Mall Blackburn and it was wonderful to see so many smiling little faces!

“The event proved every bit as popular as we expected it to be and we are looking forward to a fantastic year ahead!”