New West Mercia Assistant Chief Constable appointed

Dr Carl Williams currently serves with Gwent Police

Author: Lizzie CouttsPublished 4th Feb 2026

A new assistant chief constable has been appointed by West Mercia Police.

Dr Carl Williams currently serves with Gwent Police and the force said he brings two decades of policing experience, having begun his career in 2006.

In his new role with West Mercia Police, Williams will take strategic responsibility for Crime and vulnerability, oversee major and serious organised crime investigations, strategic vulnerability, public contact, crime management, intelligence, and forensic departments.

West Mercia Police, which oversees Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Shropshire said his start date will be confirmed in due course.

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