Former Grantham beat bobby takes on role with special operations unit
| Updated: 08:47, 21 January 2021
A former Grantham beat bobby who almost became Lincolnshire Policeâs Chief Constable last year has now filled the position of the man who finally got the top job in the county.
Paul Gibson has joined Derbyshire Police as the new Regional Deputy Chief Constable for the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) â the role formerly held by new Lincolnshire Police boss, Chris Haward.
EMSOU is a collaboration of five East Midlands police forces (Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire and Nottinghamshire) tackling major and organised crime.
Dr Paul Gibson has been named as the preferred candidate for the role of Lincolnshire chief constable. (42219995)
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Young vandals cause over £1,000 damage at Jubilee Park
They threw big rocks in the frozen pool
The three youths were caught on CCTV. | Photo: Jubilee Park Woodhall Spa
Jubilee Park in Woodhall Spa was subject to vandalism when three male youths threw rocks into the swimming pool, causing over £1,000 of damage.
Between 3.40pm and 4.30pm on Saturday, January 9, CCTV caught three male teenagers ride into Jubilee Park on bikes.
They wandered around the park a few times before taking stones from the sensory garden and throwing them into the swimming pool.
Three teens were caught causing damage to Jubilee Park. | Photo: Jubilee Park Woodhall Spa
Seventeen arrests after police raid 14 properties in Leicestershire
Warrants were executed at premises in Leicester, Hinckley and Great Glen today
17 men were arrested in Leicester city centre, Hinckley and Great Glen (Image: Leicestershire Police)
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Seventeen men have been arrested on suspicion of drug and money laundering offences after a series of raids across the county.
Retiring Chief Constable says goodbye to Lincolnshire Police
Happy retirement Bill!
Bill Skelly recorded a final farewell message as he prepares to retire from his role as Chief Constable of Lincolnshire Police on Friday.
The 53-year-old will step down on December 18. His replacement, Chris Haward, is due to take up the post on December 21st, moving from his current role as head of the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU).
Bill, who was born on the east coast of Scotland, joined Lincolnshire Police from Devon and Cornwall in 2017. A year later he looked to leave the force to become Police Scotland’s chief constable, but he didn’t get the role.