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The Latest Breaking News from PSNI

Naming Stakeknife could attract more Catholics into police – Jon Boutcher

The agent was widely believed to be west Belfast man Freddie Scappaticci, who was 77 when he died in 2023.

Evening Standard

Criminal barristers to strike indefinitely over NI justice system ‘crisis’

Barristers say fees for legally aided criminal work have not been increased since 2005, making them worth just 50% of their original value.

Evening Standard

Plan expected to increase target number of PSNI officers

It comes as officer numbers dropped to 6,190 last summer.

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Three UFO reports to PSNI in 2025 but true number of sightings ‘may be higher’

One expert said ‘strange phenomena’ is ‘undoubtedly being seen in Irish skies’.

Evening Standard

Legacy of Troubles a ‘millstone round neck of police in Northern Ireland’

Police Federation chairman Liam Kelly said the legacy of the past needs to be ‘firmly gripped’ by the Government.

Evening Standard

Call to roll out Tasers across PSNI as attacks on officers spiral

Police Federation for Northern Ireland chief Liam Kelly said he wants to see officers able to better protect themselves.

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Asbos would lead to one section of community policing other, Sinn Fein warned

Gerry Adams said his party was ‘deeply concerned’ about proposed new laws to tackle anti-social behaviour in 2004.

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Concerns over possibility of Stakeknife suicide raised in 2003

An interim report from Operation Kenova found that more lives were probably lost than saved through the operation of agent Stakeknife.

Evening Standard

Meeting discussed using terror laws to tackle paramilitary flags and murals

A senior PSNI officer said that ‘comprehensive caselaw’ could be developed in the courts.

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British officials feared ‘top man’ in Northern Bank robbery would avoid arrest

Downing Street chief of staff at the time, Jonathan Powell, said the robbery ‘had knocked up the price’ of peace negotiations.

The Independent UK

Man charged over cross-border terror plot denied bail

Connor Pollock, 38, from Croob Park, in Ballynahinch, Co Down, appeared via videolink from HMP Maghaberry for a bail hearing on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Ex-PSNI officer arrested over alleged sexual offences while on duty – Ombudsman

The arrest was made on Wednesday after a complaint was made.

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Stormont Executive agrees to set aside £119m for PSNI data breach payouts

The Executive is also understood to be continuing to discuss plans for its first multi-year budget in more than a decade.

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Government to ‘consider’ ruling in response to calls to name Stakeknife

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn said the ruling on Wednesday had ‘wide-ranging implications’

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Government wins Supreme Court challenge over disclosure of sensitive material

The ruling could have implications for a number of Troubles deaths involving state secrecy.

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Strong leadership needed against antisemitism, says Little-Pengelly

The deputy First Minister said people need to be careful about what they say.

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MI5 has ‘blind spot’ over Northern Ireland Troubles, Boutcher says

The Chief Constable faced questions at the Policing Board following the publication of the Operation Kenova report into the agent Stakeknife.

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Kenova report reveals Stakeknife was taken on holiday while wanted by police

It also details how the Army’s agent in the IRA was handed tens of thousands of pounds.

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Late release of MI5 Stakeknife files a ‘significant failure’, report says

The final report of Operation Kenova said that MI5 had ‘earlier and greater knowledge’ of Stakeknife than it had at first stated.

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Man questioned on suspicion of murder of missing Lisa Dorrian is released

The 25-year-old from Bangor vanished on February 27 2005 after attending a party at Ballyhalbert Caravan Park.

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Man arrested on suspicion of murder of missing Co Down woman Lisa Dorrian

The 68-year-old was arrested on suspicion of murder, assisting offenders, withholding information and preventing a lawful and decent burial.

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Man charged with attempting to murder police officer with knife

The charges relate to an incident in Londonderry on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Police investigating attack on officers with hunting knife as attempted murder

PSNI deputy chief constable Bobby Singleton has revealed details of the incident in Londonderry.

Evening Standard

Police to review evidence gathered at Palestine Action protests in NI

No arrests were made under the Terrorism Act at the Belfast and Londonderry events where activists held placards stating support for Palestine Action.

Evening Standard

Palestine Action protests in NI conclude without police intervention

The PSNI stance in Belfast and Londonderry on Saturday contrasted with the Met Police in London where arrests were made at a similar protest.

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