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Labour’s candidate for Warwickshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) has branded what he has described as "Tory plans to axe the entire Domestic Abuse Unit in Warwickshire Police" a “total disgrace".

But the current PCC, Philip Seccombe, has said supporting domestic abuse victims is "one of his key priorities".

Labour candidate Ben Twomey has said: "The unit is currently made up of nine highly trained Domestic Abuse Risk Officers, with over 70 years’ experience in police service between them.

"Under the Conservative Police and Crime Commissioner, they will be replaced by police constables.

"The rationale is that PCs can also be pulled away to deal with other emergencies, but Ben is concerned that tackling domestic abuse could then become a secondary service in Warwickshire Police.

Warwickshire Police and Crime Commissioner responds to Labour opponent's and Warwick and Leamington MP's concerns and criticisms over plans to "axe" county's domestic abuse unit