The Latest Breaking News from PSNI

Cannot run public finances based on who gets most dramatic headline – O’Dowd

The Stormont Finance Minister was responding to comments made by the chief constable last week.

Evening Standard · Apr 7, 2025

Man arrested in O’Hagan murder probe charged with fraud

The man was arrested in Sheffield on Thursday and taken to Northern Ireland for questioning.

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025

Stormont has ‘engaged with police’ over abuse of MLAs

MLAs in Northern Ireland have spoken out about their offices being attacked and receiving death threats.

Evening Standard · Mar 31, 2025

Appeal for information about time spent by convicted student rapist in Belfast

Zhenhao Zou, 28, has been convicted of rape in London.

Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2025

Three out of 10,000 failed vetting over social media behaviour – PSNI chief

Chief Constable Jon Boutcher addressed concerns raised by Sinn Fein’s Gerry Kelly about PSNI applicants reportedly being rejected for political views.

Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2025

PSNI considers appearance on fly-on-the-wall documentary

Chief Constable Jon Boutcher said he hopes the footage will help attract more to join the PSNI.

The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2025

Police in Northern Ireland unlawfully spied on journalists – this is not how covert policing is meant to work

At the end of last year, the Investigatory Powers Tribunal (an independent judiciary body) made a shocking landmark judgement. The tribunal found that the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) and the Metropolitan Police had unlawfully conducted surveillance into two investigative journalists.

The Conversation · Mar 4, 2025

Service marks 40 years since IRA attack in Newry killed nine RUC officers

PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher was among those who took part in the service at Sandys Street Presbyterian Church in Newry.

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2025

‘Lifetime of pain’ for Lisa Dorrian’s family 20 years on

The Co Down woman’s family gathered at a memorial bench on the 20th anniversary of her disappearance.

Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2025

Scoping exercise over paramilitary engagement branded ‘madness’ by Naomi Long

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has insisted no financial offer will be made to paramilitary groups to persuade them to end violence.

Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025