The Police and Crime Commissioner has announced his preferred candidate to become the next Chief Constable of West Mercia Police. 

PCC John Campion has revealed that Kyle Gordon is his favourite to step up to the position after working in the force for almost 30 years. 

Commander Gordon has worked across a number of police forces including the formerly Royal Ulster Constabulary, the British Transport Police and most recently the Met. 

PCC Campion said: "After undergoing a thorough recruitment process, I am delighted to have chosen Kyle Gordon to be my preferred candidate for the new Chief Constable of West Mercia Police and will be offering him to the Police and Crime Panel for their confirmation.

"As commissioner, I am committed to backing West Mercia Police with the support and resources it needs to deliver the best possible services for our communities. That includes ensuring the force has exception leadership.

"I am confident that Kyle will bring a commitment to maintaining that highest possible standards of service in our police force and a real energy for delivering my Safer West Mercia Plan on behalf of the public."

Commander Gordon added: "I am incredibly honoured to have been selected to be the preferred candidate for Chief Constable of West Mercia Police. 

"I am looking forward to working with all my new colleagues, our communities and partners to deliver the Safer West Mercia Plan and ensuring the best possible policing in our communities for everyone."