Staffordshire chief constable Jane Sawyers to retire in 2017

Chief Constable Jane Sawyers said the force would "address all the issues raised"

The chief constable of Staffordshire Police has announced she will retire next year.

Jane Sawyers will leave next summer after 32 years with the force.

She said it had "not been an easy decision", adding she was "honoured" to hold the post and was "proud of the professionalism, commitment and service" of her staff.

Ms Sawyers said she would work with police and crime commissioner Matthew Ellis to find her replacement.