THE FIRST police and crime commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Tony Hogg, is calling on people to work with him to help make a difference to their local area.

Mr Hogg was elected in the early hours of Saturday morning after two lengthy counts at Carn Brea Leisure Centre.

In the first round of the count, he received the most support with 55,257 votes (28.05%), followed in second place by Brian Greenslade, who gained 24,719 (12.54%).

After the second round of the supplementary voting system, where second choices are taken into account, Mr Hogg received a total of 69,419 votes, ahead of Mr Greenslade who had 37,243.

He will assume power today (Thursday) as the Police Authority ceases to exist in its current form.

Mr Hogg, who spent 30 years in the Navy, said: 'I am greatly honoured to be elected as Devon and Cornwall's first police and crime commissioner.

'I genuinely believe in this pioneering role and look forward to the challenge.

'This position has been established to give people a voice in deciding their policing priorities, and I will be listening.

'For the first time residents can hold someone directly to account at the ballot box for the way in which their community is policed. Whatever your views on the election or turnout, I am committed to serving everyone in Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

'This is an exciting opportunity for everyone to get behind this new role, to get involved to help shape future priorities and work together to make a real difference.

'I'm here to get on with business and work hard.

'People will expect me to work closely with the chief constable to get things done and that's exactly what I plan to do by helping people feel more connected and engaged with the police and crime plan.'

The overall turnout for the election was 15.14%

The results of the first count were : Tony Hogg (Con) 55,257, Brian Greenslade (Ind) 24,719, Nichola Williams, (Lab)Labour 24,196, Brian Blake, (Lib Dem) 23,948, Robert Smith (UKIP) 16,433, Ivan Jordan (Ind) 12,382, William Morris (Ind) 10,586, John Smith (Ind) 10,171, Graham Calderwood (Ind) 8667, Thomas Macpherson (Ind) Independent 4306.