Pete O’Doherty is set to be the new Commissioner of City of London Police following a meeting of the Court of Common Council at Guildhall on Thursday (October 10).

The appointment, which is subject to Royal Assent, will see him become the 17th Commissioner at City of London Police.

Mr O’Doherty has served as T/Commissioner of the City Police since October 2023, leading the force in the absence of previous Commissioner, Angela McLaren, who retired from her post on medical grounds in June.