The Latest Breaking News from Simon Byrne

PSNI leadership pressed for ‘full response’ following data breach

Scores of officers have expressed concern for their safety.

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023

Dissident republicans claim to have data from PSNI breach, says chief constable

Simon Byrne says he is ‘deeply sorry’ and that force is advising officers and staff about potential risks

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023

PSNI threat management group has more than 600 referrals after data breach

Chief Constable Simon Byrne said no-one has been moved from their home but risk assessments are taking place.

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023

NI police chief under pressure as officers fear for safety after data breach

Some 40 officers at MI5 headquarters in Co Down are reportedly among the 10,000 affected by the breach earlier this week.

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2023

Northern Ireland police chief urged to consider position over data breach

DUP MP Sammy Wilson says serious questions must be asked at highest level of PSNI amid fears over safety of officers

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023

Northern Ireland Chief Constable to be questioned on data breach

Simon Byrne has returned from a family holiday to face questions from the Northern Ireland Policing Board.

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023

NI Chief Constable cuts short family holiday to answer questions on data breach

Simon Byrne will appear before a meeting of the Northern Ireland Policing Board in Belfast on Thursday.

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023

Secretary of State speaks to police chief over ‘very serious’ PSNI data breach

Chris Heaton-Harris said he is being kept ‘abreast of developments’ in relation to the leak, which he described as ‘very serious’.

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023

Northern Ireland police officers ‘shocked, dismayed and angry’ after data breach (cloned)

The PSNI apologised on Tuesday following a ‘significant’ data breach involving details of thousands of officers and staff.

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023

Northern Ireland police officers ‘could be driven from homes’ as data breach declared ‘critical incident’

Terrorist claims to have accessed data will ‘increase the day-to-day pressure on officers’, expert tells The Independent

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2023