A Wimbledon police officer has received a commendation from the Met for organising traffic control at the summer tennis championships.

Police Sergeant Jean Boyle, 49, who returned to work this year after receiving treatment for breast cancer, received the award at a ceremony earlier this month.

The mother-of-two, who lives in Sutton, is gearing up for her ninth year supporting the security team at the All England Tennis Club.

She said: "It's a lovely event and the public love it and it's just a case of making sure that everyone is safe."

Asked if security has ramped up in reaction to terrorism fears, she said: "There's been a few changes because of events that have happened but it's all for the better so that the public feel safe."

Some of PS Boyle's memorable moments include sending women to hospital as they were going into labour - although she joked it may have been a ploy on their part to get ahead in the queue.

But she revealed despite her commitment to the job, she has never been able to watch any of the matches.

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She said: "There was one year that I wasn't at work in the last 10 years and I was very lucky to be asked to hop up to the club and I had a quick look round."

Merton's top cop Detective Chief Superintendent Stuart Macleod said: "I'm delighted that Jean's professionalism, and resilience in the face of significant personal adversity, has been recognised with the award of a well-deserved commendation by our Assistant Commissioner. Well done Jean!"