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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Matthew Weaver and Lisa O'Carroll

Northern Ireland police chief quits after series of controversies

Simon Byrne
The Police Service of Northern Ireland’s chief constable, Simon Byrne. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA

The chief constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland has resigned after weeks of pressure over a series of issues including a serious data breach involving the personal information of more than 10,000 officers and support staff.

Policing board members accepted the resignation of Simon Byrne on Monday, it was announced at a press conference.

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