The head of North Yorkshire's policing has quit after coming under fire for his comments on women's safety in the wake of Sarah Everard's murder.
Philip Allott, who oversaw police and fire services in North Yorkshire, was widely condemned for his comments suggesting Ms Everard 'never should have submitted' to the arrest by killer Wayne Couzens.
Couzens, a Metropolitan Police officer, used his position to falsely arrest the 33-year-old for breaking lockdown rules in order to kidnap her before raping and murdering her.
He was given a whole life sentence last month, meaning he will almost certainly die behind bars.
In an open letter, Mr Allott apologised 'unreservedly' for his remarks and claimed he 'misspoke' on the topic of women's safety in the wake of Ms Everard's high profile murder.
The North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime panel met on Thursday with discussion of Mr Allott’s comments, for which he subsequently apologised, forming part of the agenda.
Former police commissioner for North Yorkshire, Philip Allott, (pictured) resigned after suggesting women 'need to be streetwise' about arrests in the wake of the Sarah Everard case
Wayne Couzens was jailed for the rest of his life after using his position as a Metropolitan Police officer to falsely arrest Miss Everard, 33, for breaking Covid rules before raping and murdering her
Elections are now set to take place in the coming months to determine Mr Allott's successor.
Simon Dennis, Chief Executive of the Office of the North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, added: 'The North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Panel will now arrange the appointment of an acting Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner to be chosen in accordance with
