Britain's top counter-terrorism policeman has stepped down after his security blunder forced police to launch early a huge anti-terror operation.
Mr Quick in Downing Street with the sensitive papers on show
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said: "I want to offer my sincere appreciation of all the outstanding work he has done in this role, which has helped keep this country safe. "
London Mayor Boris Johnson said he accepted Mr Quick's resignation this morning with "great reluctance and sadness".
He confirmed Metropolitan Assistant Commissioner John Yates has been appointed as his replacement.
Ms Smith said in a statement: "Sir Paul Stephenson has informed me that Assistant Commissioner Bob Quick has offered his resignation following the publication of certain photographs yesterday.
"Although the operation was successful, he felt that his position was untenable."
Hundreds of officers carried out raids on 10 properties in the North-West of England and arrested 12 men - including 10 Pakistani nationals on student visas and one Briton.
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