Three top cops are being tipped as strong contenders to be the next Chief Constable of Greater Manchester. Their names have emerged as the announcement of the successor to Ian Hopkins is imminent.
Final interviews are taking place this week and it is expected the identity of the new Chief will be known on March 26th. But sources have told the Manchester Evening News of three names which are being mentioned as amongst the favourites to land one of the toughest jobs in policing, with the force now in special measures.
They include the current Chief Constable of Nottinghamshire, Craig Guildford. He is known as a tough task-master who gets things done.
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