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Rotherham child abuse: New PCC to be chosen after Shaun Wright quits | |
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The process for appointing a new police commissioner (PCC) for South Yorkshire is set to begin following the resignation of Shaun Wright. | |
Mr Wright stepped down after a report found 1,400 children were victims of child sexual exploitation in Rotherham between 1997 and 2013. | |
He was the head of children's services in Rotherham between 2005 and 2010. | |
The police and crime panel is likely to appoint an interim commissioner ahead of a vote for a permanent replacement. | |
The former PCC was booed when he appeared before the panel in the past week. | |
He also endured calls from members of public and child sexual exploitation victims for him to step down. | |
His deputy Tracey Cheetham resigned last month saying she felt "unable to continue" in the role and called on Mr Wright to go. | |
The meeting, being held at Rotherham Town Hall, is expected to trigger a formal by-election process. | |
In the November 2012 South Yorkshire PCC election Mr Wright was elected with 51.35% of voters backing him. The turnout was 14.53%. | In the November 2012 South Yorkshire PCC election Mr Wright was elected with 51.35% of voters backing him. The turnout was 14.53%. |