Iain Spittal has proved himself "highly regarded and respected by all", says police authority. • North Yorkshire Police has confirmed that a temporary assistant chief with responsibility for operations has now been appointed full time to the role. Iain Spittal, who joined the force in 1986, said he was “excited and incredibly hon

Dramatic turn of events follows attempted stop of suspect vehicle in North Yorks. • Officers came under attack from a suspect wielding a metal bar in a dramatic turn of events during a police pursuit in North Yorkshire, it has emerged. The incident happened as police were pursuing a van – and it was only skilful manoeuvring by

Numbers of divers halved across Yorkshire and Humberside following police authorities' decision. • The number of police divers across Yorkshire and Humberside will be more than halved after a proposal to merge three Under Water Search Units (UWSUs) was approved. The decision, by Yorkshire and Humberside Joint Police Authorities Commit

Force confirms that men remain in custody following reports of disturbance in York. • Five men have been arrested and are currently in custody following a firearms operation carried out in York, North Yorkshire Police have confirmed. Reports suggest that the men were detained in the wake of “violent threats” made to occupant

Tim Madgwick to assume role of temporary Chief following retirement of Grahame Maxwell. • North Yorkshire’s DCC will step up to the plate when Chief Constable Grahame Maxwell retires from policing later this year, it has been confirmed. In a statement, North Yorkshire Police Authority said Tim Madgwick would act as Temporary