A team of volunteers serving in the Isle of Wight's police force have been recognised at an annual awards ceremony.

The Isle of Wight district team have been named as the Special Constabulary Team of the Year 2022.

The Specials completed a combined total of 2,600 hours in 2022, showing true dedication and commitment to the communities they service and the partner agencies they support.

The team consists of: Special Sergeant Claire Mumford, Acting Special Sergeant Sam Howard, SC Holly Deacon, SC Mike Dowden, SC Tom King, SC Zac Churches and SC Richie Foot.

Special Chief Inspector Andrew Pullen, who nominated the team, said: “The Island's Special Constables are very much integrated within the police family on the island and highly respected for their volunteer work.

"Alongside their operational roles responding to incidents, the team has also supported local operations such as tackling anti-social behaviour and drink drive campaigns."

The team were recognised at a special ceremony, honouring volunteers who give up their spare time to work alongside officers and staff at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary.

They were given awards by Chief Constable Scott Chilton at the Citizens in Policing Awards ceremony on Saturday, March 25.