HAMPSHIRE'S chief constable is to leave the force to take up a position as chief executive of the new National College of Policing.

The announcement of Alex Marshall's appointment was made in the House of Commons by home secretary Theresa May last Wednesday.

Mr Marshall will retain the rank of chief constable.

The date for Mr Marshall's departure from Hampshire Constabulary is not yet confirmed, but is likely to be early 2013.

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