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West Mercia and crime commissioner has cancer | |
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West Mercia's Police and Crime Commissioner Bill Longmore has confirmed he has lung cancer. | |
Mr Longmore, who was elected to the post in 2012, said the disease was highlighted after a routine check in November. He was expected to go into hospital in the next few days. | |
He said he had no current plans to step down, but said he would consider it if his condition deteriorated. | |
Mr Longmore's deputy Barry Sheldon has agreed to take over in the interim. | Mr Longmore's deputy Barry Sheldon has agreed to take over in the interim. |
"I thrive on challenges," said Mr Longmore, who lives on the outskirts of Shrewsbury. | "I thrive on challenges," said Mr Longmore, who lives on the outskirts of Shrewsbury. |
He said he was confident he could make a full recovery and said he hoped to be back at work by March. | He said he was confident he could make a full recovery and said he hoped to be back at work by March. |
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