Shropshire Star

Newly appointed chief constable won't be coming because of 'unforeseen change'

The police force covering Shropshire still does not have a permanent chief constable after it was confirmed that the most recently appointed one will not be taking up the role.

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In December last year Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion announced that Kyle Gordon was his preferred candidate, with his appointment confirmed a month later.

Mr Campion said that there has been an "unforeseen change in circumstances" and it has been agreed that Mr Gordon will not be taking up the role.

“In December I announced that Kyle Gordon was my preferred candidate for the Chief Constable role at West Mercia Police.