LANCASHIRE'S long-serving police officers were rewarded for their dedication and good conduct at a special presentation ceremony on Tuesday.

More than 30 officers from across the county attended the honour-giving at Lancashire Constabulary's headquarters in Hutton to receive medals for Long Service and Good Conduct. Among those being honoured was Sergeant Stewart Seddon, for his 22 years service to the force, the only officer to receive the award from the Preston-based Central Division.

Sgt Seddon who has worked in Leyland, Chorley, Bamber Bridge and Hutton, said: "My time in the police force has been satisfying for me and I have enjoyed a lot of it." Along with the day-to-day routine which is encountered by every police officer Sgt Seddon, who lives in Leyland, has also worked on some unusual projects.

"I have been involved in working on the public order aspect of the preparation for 10 of the political conferences in Blackpool," he said: "which is something I enjoyed and was quite different."

Leyland-based PC Jed Farr was also honoured at the ceremony, which was attended by the Chief Constable of Lancashire, Pauline Clare, who spoke to the officers and their families after the ceremony.

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