The man set to take over top job at Greater Manchester Police... for now
direct to your inboxThis is the man who will take over the top job at Greater Manchester Police - for now - after the resignation today of chief constable Ian Hopkins.Ian Pilling, currently GMP's deputy chief constable, will 'step up' as the force's interim chief, the Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said.Mr Burnham added he would set in motion the search for Mr Hopkins' permanent replacement in the new year, saying: "Now is the time for new leadership and a new era in our police force."Mr Hopkins, a father-of-two, was named the force's chief constable in 2015, taking over from the retiring Sir Peter Fahy.