Humberside's chief constable announces retirement

Chief Constable Paul Anderson is bring his career to a close

The chief constable of Humberside has announced his plans to retire less than a year after taking on the job.

Paul Anderson took charge of the force on 1 August but is now planning to step down.

Mr Anderson, whose career has spanned 34 years, had previously served as Humberside Police's assistant chief constable.

Police and crime commissioner Jonathan Evison said the process to find a replacement for Mr Anderson had started.

He said: "Paul Anderson has made a valuable contribution since he joined the force and has overseen a recent inspection which I believe will show the force continues to perform extremely well.

"I thank him for his service to the public."

Mr Anderson joined the Humberside force in 2019 after starting his career in Essex. He had also worked in Nottinghamshire and for Police Scotland.

In a statement, Mr Anderson said it had been a "privilege" to serve communities in Hull, East Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire.

"It has been a difficult decision to make to retire from the force but it is the right time for me personally to make this announcement," he added.

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