The new Chief Constable of Derbyshire is set to be the officer who became the face of the Whaley Bridge crisis response.

Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Hardyal Dhindsa has confirmed Rachel Swann, who is currently the Deputy Chief Constable, as his preferred candidate.

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Ms Swann led the multiagency emergency response when part of the Toddbrook Reservoir dam failed in August 2019.

In November, she said she had been forced to leave social media after receiving abuse sparked by her hairstyle.

Mr Dhindsa said: "Rachel's depth of experience and proven leadership will ensure Derbyshire Constabulary continues to go from strength to strength in the future."

Ms Swann said she was "absolutely delighted and extremely privileged".

The appointment is subject to a confirmation hearing by Derbyshire's Police and Crime Panel.