A former Kent police officer has been celebrating his 100th birthday.

Cyril Foreman was born on November 10 1908 in Maidstone and celebrated his centenary at a party on Sunday afternoon in New Romney, where he now lives.

At the party temporary Ch Supt Debbie Doe presented him with a certificate on behalf of Kent’s Ch Con Michael Fuller and congratulated him and thanked him for his service.

He was also presented with a Kent Police figurine of a police officer.

Mr Foreman became PC 252 on February 1 1929 and started his policing career at Northfleet. He then served in various beats including Faversham, Brookland, New Romney and Lydd.

In 1955 he was seconded to the British Police Unit in Cyprus and returned to Kent in 1957 when he was made sergeant.

He retired from Kent County Constabulary on May 25 1960 after 31 years and 116 days.

Mr Foreman received a commendation in January 1948 for an arrest relating to the theft of metal in Dymchurch and was presented with his long service and good conduct medal on October 31 1951.