Will Kerr Not Prosecuted Over Sexual Offence Allegations

Will Kerr, the suspended chief constable of Devon and Cornwall Police and former assistant chief constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), will not be prosecuted over allegations of sexual offences or misconduct in public office. The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) in Northern Ireland determined that the evidence provided, following investigations by the Police Ombudsman, did not meet the high standard required for a reasonable prospect of conviction. All relevant parties, including the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), have been informed of the decision. Kerr, who has denied all allegations, remains suspended from his post pending the outcome of the IOPC's separate investigation. The PPS emphasized that its decision was reached only after thorough consideration of all available evidence. The Police Ombudsman awaits the detailed reasoning behind the PPS's decision and will review it carefully.