SUE Mountstevens has has been re-elected the Police and Crime Commissioner for Avon and Somerset.

The turn-out for the vote was 26.64 per cent, which was over five per cent higher than in 2012 and means that one in four who were eligible to vote did so.

Ms Mountstevens, an Independent candidate, said: “Thank you to the residents of Avon and Somerset who once again chose me as your Police and Crime Commissioner, we will keep politics out of policing for another four years.

“Together with Chief Constable Andy Marsh we will fight crime, prevent crime and work with all our communities to continue to make Avon and Somerset a safe place to live and work.

“I will be the voice of residents and victims and continue to do all I can to tackle and prevent crimes against the most vulnerable in society particularly child sexual exploitation and abuse.

“I will continue to be independent, honest and transparent and fulfil the role without fear or favour – and that’s my promise.”