Police Force Facing Financial Black Hole Worth Millions as More Job Losses Loom

Police force facing financial black hole worth millions as more job losses loom

Significant savings have already been made but more are needed because of the £8 million funding gap

West Mercia Police to cut staff jobs as it tackles £8m shortfall

It is not confirmed how many posts will go but West Mercia Police says the shortfall must be addressed.

Fears for police staff roles as West Mercia force announces £8 million budget gap

In a statement on Friday, West Mercia Police, which polices Shropshire, Herefordshire and Worcestershire, said it had informed police officers and policing staff that it needed to fill its budget black hole through "reduced spending including reducing police staff roles".