Will Kerr suspended
Devon and Cornwall's suspended chief constable "strenuously denies" any wrongdoing.
Will Kerr was suspended from duty on Wednesday and is subject to two enquiries; one in Northern Ireland which concerns allegations of sexual misconduct, and another by the Independent Office of Police Conduct in England.
Hours after the allegations came to light, the Press Association published a statement from Mr Kerr in which he denied allegations of criminality. He said will continue to co-operate with any investigation.
Mr Kerr said: “In relation to the statement from the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland in which she named me as being the subject of a criminal investigation into serious allegations of sexual offences, I strenuously deny any allegations of criminality.
“I recognise and respect the fact that accountability and due process are vital to any investigation, regardless of rank or position.
“I will continue to co-operate with any investigation. I hope that all matters will be expedited so that they will be concluded without delay.”
Mr Kerr joined Devon and Cornwall Police last December and received the King's Police Medal in the new year's honours list.
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