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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jonathan McCambridge

Byrne says it is time for new PSNI leader as he resigns following controversies

PA Wire

Simon Byrne has resigned as chief constable of the PSNI following a string of controversies, stating that it is time for someone new to lead policing in Northern Ireland.

The news that the embattled police chief has left with immediate effect was announced at a press conference on Monday following an emergency meeting of the PSNI’s oversight body, the Policing Board.

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