Suffolk Police support volunteer Sarah Hills and her horse Robbie have picked up another top national award.

Sarah received the Unsung Hero Award from Horse & Hound magazine – two years after picking up the top award from the British Horse Society.

She and Robbie are inseparable and have been serving the county for nearly nine years.

"We work as a team and Robbie has been at the forefront of both my police volunteer role and a positive influence in my personal life," said Sarah. "Robbie is so special not only to me and my family but to many members of the public who see us riding out in east Suffolk."

"We are often out and about in the community to chat with residents and visitors as part of the Constabulary's rural policing strategy."

Sarah said becoming a Police support volunteer enabled her to embrace both a professional and personal challenge outside of her career and that she had received so much support from her police colleagues. "It's been such an honour to be part of the Police Support Volunteer team."

Sarah attended the awards ceremony in Warwickshire with a riding friend, Rachel Langman.

Suffolk Police and Crime Commissioner Tim Passmore said: "I would like to offer my congratulations to Sarah – and Robbie – for winning another national award. Sarah is a great ambassador for the volunteer on horseback scheme and she and Robbie are very much a partnership. I also want to thank all our volunteers for the work they do – and are seen to do - in the community."

Suffolk Constabulary's Citizens in Policing Manager, Karen Harris, added: "We are very proud of Sarah and Robbie winning this second top award as recognition of their contribution to supporting Suffolk Constabulary in keeping their local rural community safe."

If you are interested in volunteering for Suffolk Constabulary please visit us at: www.suffolk.police.uk to view our current vacancies, follow us on Twitter @SPVolunteers  or email us at : [email protected]

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Sarah - winner again of a top award at the Horse & Hounds ceremony

Sarah (left) and Rachel Langman at the awards ceremony