WEST Mercia Police's new chief constable will be visiting Ledbury and Bromyard on a tour of the county.

Paul West, formerly Thames Valley's deputy chief constable, will meet staff and police officers on Thursday to gain an insight into local policing issues.

Mr West said he planned to travel around the county extensively over the coming months and promised to continue to develop a community-based style of policing.

"My first priority is to get to know the force area," he said.