Rav Wilding is returning to the frontline to help battle the coronavirus pandemic.
Rav Wilding
The 'Crimewatch' presenter - who served in the British Army from 1995 to 1999 and the Metropolitan Police Service between 2000 and 2008 - has announced he is returning to the "trenches" with the Met police force 20 years after first joining.
Rav wrote on his Instagram account: "This is a time when we must come together collectively, and have all hands on deck. Each and everyone of us has a part to play in this war against an enemy we can't see. That's why when a call to arms came out, I stepped forward and answered that call.
"I'm therefore proud to announce that exactly 20 years after first joining up, I am returning to the @metpolice_uk to help in this effort. (sic)"
The 42-year-old TV presenter also vowed he will return to the small screen after the pandemic.
He continued: "I won't completely disappear and will be back to host my shows 'Crimewatch Roadshow' and 'ILL gotten gains' later this year, two series that both highlight the great work the police do, but right now my focus is stepping up to this challenge and rejoining the emergency services. (sic)"
Rav's announcement came after he was given the go-ahead by his wife Jill, who is due to give birth in the coming weeks.
He added: "I have the full support of my wife Jill, who despite being heavily pregnant and self isolating due to this horrendous virus, has encouraged me to step forward join my brothers and sisters "in the trenches", and face this head on.
"Please keep in touch, I'll keep snooping on your posts to see what you are up to and I'll pop back in to remind you when the new shows are coming on. Now though Its time to dust off the cuffs and get to work. #staysafe (sic)"