Being one of the founders of the police youth project, Operation Breakthrough, Mr Seabourne was dedicated to steering youths at risk to a straight path through a variety of sports.

On hand to congratulate Mr Seabourne on his decoration shortly after the award presentation were two former Force members, Iain Grant and Simon Monaghan.

Mr Grant, former Narcotics Bureau CSP, said the award of the MBE reflected the hard work and commitment put in by the many Force members who had made a lot of contributions to Operation Breakthrough.

Mr Seabourne with his wife, Joan (a retired Chief Inspector), Iain Grant (right) and Simon Monaghan shortly after receiving his MBE at Buckingham Palace

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