Commissioner of Police Stephen Corbishley is overseas for personal reasons, it was confirmed yesterday.

A police spokesman said Darrin Simons, the deputy commissioner, had taken over the top job on a temporary basis.

The Official Gazette said Mr Simons’ appointment would run to October 3.

Government House declined to comment.

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