First Reform UK police commissioner elected
Colin Sutton has been elected as the first Reform UK police and crime commissioner for Norfolk. The by-election followed the resignation of the previous commissioner, with Sutton winning by a significant margin.
Why it matters
This marks a notable political milestone for the Reform UK party in local government elections.
Image caption, The first Reform UK police and crime commissioner has been elected in Norfolk
A former detective has been elected as the first Reform UK police and crime commissioner.
Colin Sutton, who led several high profile murder investigations during his 30-year-career, was confirmed as the new commissioner for Norfolk on Friday after 32,647 people voted for him.
Sutton won with a majority of 14,299 with the Conservative party candidate, Matthew Taylor, in second place.
The by-election was held following the resignation of Sarah Taylor, who was elected as a Labour Party commissioner until she quit the party and became an independent in protest at the role being scrapped. Voter turnout was 17 %.
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