THE suspended Chief Constable of Staffordshire Police has stepped down ahead of a misconduct hearing.
An investigation into the conduct of Chris Noble was launched in August 2025.
A hearing was scheduled to take place today (29th July), but Staffordshire Commissioner Ben Adams said the Chief Constable had resigned.
He said:
"I can confirm that yesterday I received Chief Constable Chris Noble’s resignation, which I have accepted with immediate effect.
"Becky Riggs will remain as Staffordshire Police’s Acting Chief Constable.
"The misconduct hearing is continuing as planned under former officer provisions."
No details have yet been revealed about the nature of the investigation into Mr Noble.
