Today the Royal Gibraltar Police said farewell to Inspector Jonathan Lutkin, who retired after 26 years in the force.

Jon, 55, who was sent off with a Guard of Honour at New Mole House, said: “I don’t have any words of wisdom or profound thoughts to offer as I look back over my career. Instead, I would like to sincerely thank you all, from the bottom of my heart, for being such a great team. I never once dreaded walking into the station – and that says a lot about the place you work. Lastly, it’s been an honour and a privilege to work with you for all the last 26 years.”

A spokesman from the Royal Gibraltar Police, said: “We wish Inspector Lutkin all the best in his well-earned retirement. He will be thoroughly missed by his colleagues.”