VOLUNTEERS, police and members of the public were honoured at an awards event.

The second Safer North Hampshire Community Safety Awards was held at the Harlington Centre, in Fleet, and those awarded were from Basingstoke and Deane, Hart and Rushmoor.

Among those recognised was a serving police officer from Basingstoke who saved the life of a vulnerable man who had intended to kill himself.

Congratulating the winners was the mayor of Rushmoor, Cllr Martin Tennant, council leader of Hart District Council, Cllr Stephen Parker, and the Cabinet member for community safety in Basingstoke, Cllr Robert Tate.

Local volunteers honoured included Tony Tuck for his commitment to the Neighbourhood Watch in Basingstoke and Deane, including seeking funding from the Police and Crime Commissioner and promoting and leading the group over many years.

Community SpeedWatch volunteer Carole Godfrey from Basingstoke also received an award.

Chief superintendent David Powell said: “These ceremonies always serve to remind me of the amazing work being done every day in north Hampshire.”