The police chief for the University of California at Los Angeles, who was criticised for the handling of a violent mob attack in May on pro-Palestinian activists encamped at UCLA, has left the campus police department, Reuters reports.

“December 10, 2024, was former UCLA Police Chief John Thomas’ last day with UCLA and the UCLA Police Department,” the department said.

The statement did not give details on the reason for his departure.

Thomas could not immediately be reached for comment.