14/05/2014

Police Chief Constable Suspended Over 'Serious Allegations'

The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has launched an independent investigation in to the Chief Constable of Avon and Somerset Police Nick Gargan.

The investigation follows a referral from the Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset following a number of serious allegations that relate to inappropriate conduct towards female members of staff at the force.

Mr Gargan remains suspended.

The Chief Constable has been a serving police officer from 1988. He was also the chief executive of the National Policing Improvement Agency.

Mr Gargan's deputy, John Long, will take over his position on a temporary basis.

(CVS/CD)

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