Born Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire in 1947 and moved to London in 1966 when

joined the Metropolitan Police.  Served in various parts of London from East

End to West End and Scotland Yard.  Retired in 1996 in the rank of

Superintendent.  Had several jobs since retiring, including CEO of a youth

charity and clerk to a High Court Judge.

Married with 2 children and live in South Nutfield, nr Redhill.  Main

interests include golf, dog walking, village magazine production, amateur

dramatics  and long distance supporter of Scunthorpe United.