PCC John Campion said:
“In December I announced that Kyle Gordon was my preferred candidate for the Chief Constable role at West Mercia Police. Following a change in circumstances which could not have been foreseen at the time, it has been agreed that Mr Gordon will not be taking up the role.
“I will continue to ensure West Mercia Police is focused on tackling crime and keeping our communities safe. I will provide further updates regarding the Chief Constable role in due course.”