Wiltshire's PCC Angus Macpherson suffers heart attack

Angus Macpherson was elected to office in November 2012

Wiltshire's police and crime commissioner (PCC) Angus Macpherson, is seriously ill in hospital after suffering a heart attack.

The 60-year-old was taken ill "whilst undertaking his duties" at an event in Trowbridge on Friday, police said.

He was taken to hospital where he is in a serious condition, a spokesman said.

Mr Macpherson, who previously served as a Swindon borough councillor and as a member of the police authority, was elected to office in November 2012.