The Latest Breaking News from PSNI

Not possible to hear Loughgall inquest before legislation cut-off, judge says

Justice McAlinden said the inquest into the deaths of eight IRA men and a civilian will take six months to hear.

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023

Police Ombudsman faces calls to step aside amid probe into incident at her home

DUP MP Gavin Robinson and UUP leader Doug Beattie said Marie Anderson should step aside until the police investigation concludes.

The Independent UK · Oct 20, 2023

Two shortlisted in process to appoint new PSNI chief constable

It is understood that the current interim chief Jon Boutcher and Assistant Chief Constable Bobby Singleton have been shortlisted.

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2023

Holiday pay ruling ‘entitles many UK workers to thousands in unfairly deducted wages’

Unison says decision affects other types of employee payments and is ‘victory for underpaid workers’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2023

Jon Boutcher picked as preferred candidate to be PSNI interim chief constable

Any appointment will be subject to final agreement.

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023

Police officers and staff ‘vindicated’ by Supreme Court ruling over holiday pay

A lawyer representing almost 4,000 police officers and staff said the cost to the PSNI of claims would be substantial.

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023

Supreme Court dismisses PSNI appeal over revised holiday pay rates

Lawyers have previously estimated the judgment could cost the police £40 million.

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023

Process begins to appoint temporary chief constable to PSNI

Former chief constable Simon Byrne resigned earlier this month following a string of controversies.

The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023

Application process opens in search for new PSNI chief constable

Simon Byrne resigned as chief constable earlier this month following a string of controversies.

The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2023

Sinn Fein’s ‘grip on PSNI leadership must be broken’ – Donaldson

DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has told his party members that Sinn Fein’s word ‘should carry no more weight’ with the chief constable than others.

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023