THE development company behind a new office complex has been presented with a design award.

Amadeus Properties was given the Secured by Design award by North Yorkshire Police in recognition of its work on the offices at Swinton Grange, near Malton.

The building, which comprises five office units, has special glass windows and locks, as well as extra security lights outside.

David Godfrey, managing director of Amadeus, said: "It is a rural location and we thought it would be sensible to have as much security as we could provide."

Secured by Design awards are given to developers and architects who have provided all reasonable security precautions.

A spokesman for North Yorkshire Police said: "The award recognises the way the new office complex has been made safe and secure for the new tenants and staff working there."