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Metropolitan Police Commander John McDowall has been promoted and made National Co-ordinator of Terrorist Investigations.

He will take over from Deputy Assistant Commissioner Peter Clarke as the head of Counter Terrorism Command at New Scotland Yard.

One of his key aims in the £125,000 role will be to improve links between forces involved in counter terrorist work.

The appointment comes just days after Assistant Commissioner Andy Hayman, whose responsibilities included counter terrorism, suddenly retired.

Commissioner Sir Ian Blair, who advised the Police Authority interview panel, said the high-profile role is "hugely challenging".

He said: "The enduring threat from international terrorism makes this one of the most demanding posts in UK policing and I'm confident the police authority has chosen the right individual for this role.

"Londoners can be reassured that as the current Counter Terrorism Commander, John McDowall has the hands-on knowledge and experience necessary to meet the complex demands of managing major terrorist investigations in the capital."

Mr Clarke postponed his retirement to take on the role of temporary Assistant Commissioner after Mr Hayman announced his departure last week.

He is now in charge of the specialist operations directorate, which includes counter terrorist work as well as diplomatic protection and other areas.