A POLICE officer from Dartford has been rewarded for 22 years of dedicated service by the Metropolitan Police chief.

PC Christopher Mound was nominated for the award by Met Police Commissioner Sir John Stevens for his good character and long service.

PC Mound, 52, who works at the Palace of Westminster, lives in Dartford.

The medal was presented by Sir John Stevens at a ceremony at the police training college in Hendon.

During his career he has also picked up a Deputy Commissioner's Commendation for bravery.