Six police officers and a special constable have been presented with long service awards by Thames Valley chief constable Sir Charles Pollard.

They were among 17 serving officers who have completed more than 22 years service, and four specials constables who have served in excess of nine years with the force.

Insp Nick EltonThey were rewarded for their loyalty with a special ceremony at the force training centre in Sulhampstead earlier this month.

Insp Nick Elton, who is acting chief inspector of the force operational planning unit in territorial policing, and Sgt Kevin Warner, from the control room were rewarded from the force's Kidlington headquarters.

Abingdon beat officer Pc Sharon Plester and Henley-based Sgt David Smith were honoured from the southern Oxfordshire police area, along with special constable Christopher Allum.

Sgt Ceri Davies from Oxford and Pc Clive Bradshaw from northern Oxfordshire police sector were also honoured.