Devon and Cornwall Chief Constable AND Crime Commissioner both under investigation in election expenses scandal

The chief constable of Devon and Cornwall has been placed under police investigation over his conduct, the BBC has learnt.

It is in relation to comments Shaun Sawyer (pictured) made about the inquiry into the declaration of general election expenses by his Police and Crime Commissioner, Alison Hernandez. Gloucestershire Police have been brought in to carry out the investigation into Mr Sawyer.

Both he and Ms Hernandez both deny any wrongdoing.”

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-england-devon-37697575
(BBC Devon live-news 09.00 am)