Hertfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner to step down in May

David Lloyd said he had made "many positive changes to policing and community safety"

One of the longest-serving police commissioners in the country will not be standing for re-election.

David Lloyd, Hertfordshire's Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), announced his intention to stand down from the role at the election in May.

The Conservative was elected to the post when it was created in 2012 and then re-elected in 2016 and 2021.

A new PCC will be elected in May, when elections are held across England and Wales.

Mr Lloyd was previously the chair of the Hertfordshire Police Authority and deputy leader of Hertfordshire County Council.

He described his time in the role as "the greatest privilege" of his life.

"Hertfordshire now has the largest number of officers in its history, hundreds more than when I first took office," he said.

"There are still many aims of the current police and crime plan, which I will continue to work on and I remain fully committed to the role for the remainder of my tenure.

"I wish all of the candidates the best of luck in their election campaigning," he added.