A Labour candidate won the by-election last night caused by the death of his former colleague councillor Gerry Ryan.

Jan 19: Tributes paid to Selhurst councillor and Crystal Palace fan Gerry Ryan

David Wood polled 71.5% of the votes, gaining 1,517 votes in the Selhurst ward.

His nearest rival Conservative Tirena Gunter polled 246 votes, but only 18.6% of the 11,485 potential voters turned out.

The Liberal Democrat party came last, behind UKIP and the Green Party, with just 85 votes

David Wood - Labour - 1,517

Tirena Gunter - Conservative - 246

Tracey Hague - Green Party - 148

Anette Reid - UKIP - 147

Geoff Morley - Liberal Democrats - 85