Simon Cole had announced his retirement in January after 12 years in the role.
Mr Cole had announced his retirement from the force in January but left the job just days agoSimon Cole, who held the position for 12 years, was found dead at his home address in Kibworth Harcourt, Leicestershire, this morning.A spokesman for the force said the matter had been referred to the coroner.
Home Secretary Priti Patel tweeted: "I am desperately saddened to hear about the passing of former Chief Constable Simon Cole QPM. Rupert Matthews, Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland said: "I am shocked and extremely saddened to hear this tragic news. Mr Cole grew up in Leicestershire and had been in policing for 30 years, serving with West Midlands and Hampshire, as well as the county force.
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