A part-time policeman based at Medway has won Kent Police’s Special Constable of the Year award.

This year’s trophy was awarded to Lloyd Davis for his continued work within the Chinese community and particularly for the work he undertook following the earthquake in China earlier this year.

He was able to source 50,000 mosquito nets for the people there, and after many days of hard work and endless phone calls, he was able to ship the nets to China.

Lloyd was also awarded for his assistance with a fatal incident.

Whilst off duty, he was talking with fellow officers outside his home when a call came in regard to a serious accident nearby.

He offered to assist his colleagues and went to the scene of the accident.

When he arrived Lloyd discovered a young child had been badly injured and was in a critical condition.

Lloyd remained with the boy and his mother until they were able to be conveyed to hospital.

Unfortunately the child did not recover from his injuries.

Lloyd’s bosses say his calmness, reassurance and professional manner whilst at the scene was a credit not only to the Special Constabulary but to Kent police as a whole.

Area Commander Steve Corbishley said: “We are very proud of the achievements of Lloyd and all his special constable colleagues over the past year.

“Specials are a vital part of the Medway police team and their role in reducing crime and tackling anti social behaviour cannot be underestimated."