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Final day for long-serving policeman

Career of 'voice of force' draws to a close

A long-serving police officer is set to depart the Isle of Man Constabulary for the final time today.

A double-hip replacement means Inspector Derek Flint's 27-year career as a public servant will officially come to an end at the close of play this evening when he retires.

He's been on the Island since 1998 - carrying out the media and liaison role for the past decade.

Inspector Flint says his departure - just before the start of TT - wasn't planned:

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