Ribbon-cutting marks reopening of Honiton police inquiry office

Police station front desks allow members of the public to have access to walk-in services

A police inquiry office in Devon has officially reopened to the public.

Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez reopened the front office in Honiton in a formal ribbon-cutting event on Tuesday.

It followed promises by Ms Hernandez to reopen 18 inquiry offices by 2025, 13 of which are now up and running.

Chief Superintendent Jennifer Bristow, policing commander for north, east and west Devon, said she was "delighted" to see the office open again.

'Face-to-face'

"It's a great opportunity for local residents to be able to come to the police station and talk to someone face-to-face," Ch Supt Bristow said.

Ms Hernandez said her vision was for "face-to-face" contact to be an option for everyone in the force area.

"This will ensure that, wherever you live in Devon and Cornwall - including rural, coastal and urban areas - you will be able to access a police enquiry office", she said.

A total of 28 police stations across both counties will have front offices when the project is complete.