Labour's Alan Billings re-elected South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner
He increased his share of the vote
Labour's Dr Alan BIllings has been re-elected as South Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner in the first round of voting.
He got 54% of the vote, a rise from his share in 2016.
He's been in the post already for six and a half years, having first been elected in a by-election in 2014.
Giving his reaction to the result, Dr Billings said:
“I thank the public of South Yorkshire for putting their confidence in me to be their PCC for a third time.
“I will continue to ensure that the priorities of the public are reflected in policing and crime decisions and that communities feel safe. I will continue to ensure that victims of crime have their crime investigated and receive the support they need.
“Over the last five years South Yorkshire Police has moved from being a low performing to a top performing force and one that is held up as an example to others.
“One of my immediate priorities is to appoint a new Chief Constable. I want to see someone who will enable the force to improve further, who will continue to increase officer numbers and combat crime and anti-social behaviour.
I will hold the force to account but also give both officers and staff full support as they face new and emerging challenges.”
Here are the results in full:
Dr Alan Billings 165,442 (54%)
David Chinchen 98,851(32%)
Joe Otten 42,462 (14%)