POLICE bosses in Cheshire are advertising for a new chief constable after Peter Fahy's move to take over the Greater Manchester force.

Mr Fahy pocketed a pay rise of £40,000 when he made the move between the neighbouring forces.

He is now on a salary of £168,000 to lead GMP, the third-largest force in the country.

His old post at Cheshire has just been advertised at £128,808 - the salary he was paid.

Peter Nurse, Cheshire Police Authority's chairman, said: "We are looking for an experienced and successful leader to work with the police authority, the public and our staff to make the people of Cheshire safe.

"We are seeking high-calibre applications for the post as we need someone who can lead a force which is committed to delivering effective and citizen-focused policing."

The authority says it wants to improve neighbourhood policing and to tackle organised crime. A panel is expected to announce the name of the chosen candidate on October 24.

Among the expected contenders is Dave Whatton, GMP's current deputy chief constable, who stepped in as acting chief following the sudden death of Michael Todd.

Mr Fahy, 49, was named as the new Chief Constable of GMP last month.

The married father of four has a reputation for being outspoken. He became head of Cheshire Police in 2002.

He led the investigation into the death of Warrington father Garry Newlove and called for the legal drinking limit to be raised to 21 in the aftermath of the case.

Three young men were convicted of Mr Newlove's murder and all were under the influence of drink when they attacked him near his home.