A Detective Constable who led an investigation which resulted in a child sex offender being sentenced to 25 years in prison has been commended by the Chief Constable.
Det Con Katherine Taylor spent two years on the investigation into non-recent sexual offences against a child.
The complex investigation required Det Con Taylor to sensitively gather evidence whilst supporting a vulnerable victim over a significant time period.
Her efforts resulted in the offender being sentenced to 25 years in prison, with a requirement to be placed on the Sex Offenders' Register for life.
Det Con Taylor was nominated for the commendation by Detective Inspector Mike Kirkham.
Det Insp Kirkham said: "The officer undertook this complex investigation at a time when she was working towards becoming a detective constable.
"She demonstrated remarkable compassion and investigative skill, as well as determination, to secure a significant custodial sentence on behalf of the survivor.
"Such investigations are extremely challenging, but Detective Constable Taylor's efforts made a significant positive impact, not just on the individual survivor but on the community as a whole, by putting a dangerous individual behind bars."