The dedication of Salford's newly-retired police chief has been hailed by city councillors. Chief Superintendent Shaun Donnellan led the Salford division for three years until his retirement on July 31.
The 60-year-old policeman, who chose to continue serving Greater Manchester Police for 11 years past the age he could have retired, attended a full meeting of the city council to receive special recognition of his service. Mr Donnellan joined the Force in 1981 and completed a total of 41 years' service.
Paying tribute to him Salford city mayor Paul Dennett said of Mr Donnellan: "He often described his job as the best in the world. That was the reason he continued working 11 years longer than most police officers who work for 30 years."
