Devon and Cornwall’s former chief constable was sent off with a £165,539 'golden handshake', following his decision to retire - the equivalent of nine months of his annual salary.

It means that Mr Kerr has been paid more than half a million pounds by the police since he was first suspended in July 2023 over “allegations of serious sexual offences” which he has always strenuously denied.

Mr Kerr has not been arrested or charged with any offence, but announced in July this year he had chosen to retire stating it was in the “best interests” of his family and the force. He received his full salary of around £197,000 during his suspension.

Announcing the details of the financial settlement today (Friday), Devon and Cornwall police and crime commissioner Alison Hernandez said had Mr Kerr not

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