Cheshire Chief Constable to replace Michael Todd

5:12pm Wednesday 23rd July 2008

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PETER Fahy has today been appointed the new Chief Constable of Greater Manchester.

Peter Nurse, chairman of Cheshire Police Authority, congratulated the former Chief Constable for Cheshire on his new role, announced at a special meeting at The Lowry Hotel in Salford this afternoon.

Mr Nurse said: "During his five years as Chief Constable in Cheshire, Peter Fahy has been very successful in developing the Constabulary and reducing crime levels, all of which has made a real difference to the people of Cheshire, police officers and staff.

"His skills and experience will be a real asset to Greater Manchester Police and the communities it serves."

The Authority is in discussions with Greater Manchester Police Authority about when Mr Fahy will start his new job, replacing Michael Todd who died on a mountain in North Wales in March.

Mr Fahy, aged 49, had been the favourite to succeed Mr Todd.

The head of Cheshire Police has been a leading voice in trying to increase the legal drinking age to 21 in the wake of Garry Newlove's murder last August.

Mr Nurse added: "The Police Authority will now start the process to find a new Chief Constable for Cheshire and hope to make an appointment later this year.

“If any interim arrangements are necessary the current deputy, Graeme Gerrard will be appointed as Acting Chief Constable and the Authority has every confidence in his leadership during this period".