All at the Police Federation of England & Wales are shocked and deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Chief Constable Simon Cole QPM.

Chief Constable Cole has been a true friend to policing during his career and our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and colleagues at this terribly sad time.

The flags at Federation House have been lowered to half mast as a mark of respect to Chief Constable Cole. May he rest in peace.