Police in the Island are appealing for speakers of Swahili to come forward.
Officers want to find a Swahili interpreter to help them with an inquiry in which precise translations are needed.
Inspector Derek Flint says it's an unusual request but native speakers of other languages have helped them in the past:
If you can help call Inspector Flint on 631371.

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