Leicestershire Police has announced that Inspector Wayne Nimblette will be the new Neighbourhood Policing Area commander for North West Leicestershire.

Insp Nimblette has 21 years' service and worked in a variety of policing roles.

That includes as a constable and sergeant working in response, in neighbourhood policing and as an operational inspector. 

The past nine months have seen him carry out the role as staff officer to the Chief Constable.

Insp Nimblette started in his new role - which includes Ashby and Coalville - yesterday (Monday) and said: "I'm looking forward to the new challenge, engaging with people in the community and helping to keep the area a safe place to live, work and enjoy.

"I'm excited to get working with the brilliant neighbourhood teams and to help continue the great work which has been and is being done.

Insp Rich Muldoon

"I have also met with members of the community safety partnership and look forward to my continued work with them to help to keep making a difference in the North West Leicestershire area."

Insp Nimblette takes over from previous Commander for the area, Inspector Rich Muldoon. 

After just over a year as Neighbourhood Policing Area Commander, Insp Muldoon will be taking on a new role as Chief Inspector in the force's Specialist Support Directorate.

He said: "The past year has flown by and I have been incredibly privileged to work alongside a team of officers, police staff and partners who have worked tirelessly to keep North West Leicestershire safe, often in very difficult circumstances.

"My successor, Insp Nimblette, joins the team with a wealth of experience across a broad range of policing areas. 

"I know that I am leaving North West Leicestershire in very safe hands."