WEST Mercia’s Police and Crime Commissioner Bill Longmore has revealed he is battling lung cancer.
The Independent PCC, who was elected to the post in 2012, said the disease was found during a routine check in November and was due to begin treatment today.
His deputy Barrie Sheldon will take over the post while Mr Longmore undergoes treatment.
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