PHIL GORMLEY, the Chief Constable of Police Scotland, is going on “special leave” while a complaint against him is investigated, the force has said.
A spokesman for the the Scottish Police Authority said: “The SPA has today agreed to a request from chief constable Phil Gormley that he take a temporary leave of absence. This will be kept under review.
“The board has confirmed with DCC designate Iain Livingstone that he will take temporary day-to-day leadership of Police Scotland until further notice.”
Gormley, who took over at the force in January 2016, is under investigation over allegations of gross misconduct.
In a statement, he said: “I have been notified by the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) of a complaint made against me.
“This complaint originates from a member of the Force Executive.
“In the interests of the office of Chief Constable and the broader interests of Police Scotland, I have sought and been granted special leave to enable this matter to be properly assessed.
“I deny and reject the allegations and will co-operate with the SPA’s assessment and procedures. It is my intention to resume my full duties when this matter has been resolved.”
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