PCC puts plans for a deputy on hold

Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez has put plans to appoint a deputy on hold after the Police and Crime Panel voted not to confirm Mark Kingscote in the role.

In a statement Ms Hernandez said: “I am disappointed that the Panel did not feel able to support my choice of deputy but I am willing to accept its recommendation,” she said.

“I will now spend some time contemplating my next move and will await the appointment of a new chief executive before making a decision.

“I would like to thank Mark Kingscote for being willing to consider taking on this challenge on behalf of the people of Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly and I believe he would have served the people of our counties and islands well.”