A £1 million investment in West Mercia Police’s vehicle fleet has been announced.

Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion has announced he has given the green light on a major investment into the force's fleet.

The PCC has said the money will be spent funding new police vehicles to improve responsiveness to incidents.  The investment will also replace existing cars and vans that are no longer fit for purpose.

Police and Crime Commissioner John Campion said: “After delivering on my commitment to increase officer numbers to the highest level in West Mercia’s history it is vital the force is equipped with the resources it needs to carry out their roles efficiently and effectively.

“As PCC, I recognise the importance of having police officers visible across communities which is why I have committed to this investment. It also allows the force to be responsive across the large, geographical area of West Mercia.”

Rachel Hartland-Lane, director of business services, added: “This is a much-needed and welcome investment from the PCC which I know will make a significant difference to our officers as we boost our fleet. 

“With this money we will be able to buy new vehicles and replace some of our existing fleet so that we can continue to deliver an excellent service to our communities.”