Stuart Drummond, the outgoing chair of Cleveland Police Authority, described the move as "ill-advised".

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In one of the most high-profile cases in 2002, Stuart Drummond won the Hartlepool post unexpectedly when he stood as the town's football mascot H'angus.

BBC: Elected mayor post 'out of favour' in North East

Strikes from Stuart Drummond and Gary Thompson set the hosts on their way before Danny Carlton's last minute effort gave the scoreline a comprehensive look.

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