Last police prosecutor bows out

Sgt Manley has been a serving Manx police officer since 1981

The Isle of Man's last police prosecutor has been presented with an award to mark the end of his service.

Sgt John Manley is the last police officer to prosecute on behalf of the force's chief constable at Douglas Magistrates' Court.

Mr Manley, who joined the Manx force in 1981, is due to retire on 13 November, said a police spokesman.

He received a plaque and certificate from Chief Constable Mike Langdon, following his last day in court.

However, Mr Manley will continue to prosecute on behalf of the Attorney General.

The retiring officer said: "The Attorney General had a special warrant sworn... to enable me to continue prosecuting on his behalf, following the transition of the prosecuting responsibility from the constabulary to the Attorney General's chambers."

During his career, Mr Manley has worked as a resident officer, police, tutor and custody officer.

He has also been involved in major operations during time in the headquarters control room.

Mr Manley observed: "I started out working on Hill Street and now where I currently work in the Attorney General's Chambers I'm directly opposite. I have come full circle."

Mr Langdon described him as a "dedicated officer".