Zimbabwean born Nicolle Ndiweni has been elected as the new Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner in the United Kingdom.

The results of the election were as follows:

Nicolle Ndiweni (Labour and Coperative) – 93 260

Angelique Foster (Conservative) – 65 293

Russell Armstrong (Reform) – 32 944

David Hancock (Liberal Democrat) – 22 540

The newly elected Commissioner will take up office on Thursday 9th May. Her work will include helping set police priorities for the country and a policing budget while ensuring local and national priorities are suitably resourced as they monitor the force’s performance.