There'll be no further action against the Humberside police commissioner following complaints

The regulator's decided not to press ahead with a formal investigation into Humberside's Police and Crime Commissioner.

Two complaints were made against Jonathan Evison.

A complaint was made to the police and crime panel last October and the matter referred to the police watchdog as a second complaint was made.

Following an assessment it's been decided they'll not carry out a formal investigation and have handed the matter back to panel.

Mr Evison says he's relieved and it was very challenging.

I have consistently prioritised integrity and trust in all decision-making processes

He also believes the complaints were politically motivated.

A statement from the Police and Crime Commissioner's office said:

The OPCC were made aware in November that the same complainant made further allegations that were recorded as a second complaint to be considered by the IOPC.

It has been confirmed this week that the IOPC has assessed the complaints and decided to not proceed to a formal investigation referring the matter back to the Police and Crime Panel.

Jonathan Evison said:

“During my tenure as Police and Crime Commissioner, I have consistently prioritised integrity and trust in all decision-making processes, adhering to due process, seeking advice where appropriate and maintaining professionalism."

This has resulted in what has felt like a trial by media

"It is disheartening that other parties involved have not upheld the same standards.

"This has resulted in what has felt like a trial by media when I have been constrained in trying to uphold the very integrity of the processes in place that are there to provide the correct checks and balances in relation to conduct."

"I was fully prepared to cooperate with the Independent Office for Police Conduct to demonstrate that all procedures were followed thoroughly."

"I am relieved that the IOPC has concluded the complaints with a decision of No Further Action."

"This situation has been challenging and time-consuming for myself, my office staff, and my family."

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