Kevin Hurley is the new Police and Crime Commissioner for Surrey.

The ex-policeman, who ran as an independent candidate in the election, beat Conservative Julie Iles in the second count of votes.

Mr Hurley received 52,793 votes in total - 34,378 in first preferences and 18,415 in second preferences.

Ms Iles achieved 45,068 votes in total - 34,391 in first preferences and 10,677 in second preferences.

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