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Police Ombudsman says complaints against PSNI officers are on the rise

Belfast City saw the largest increase in complaints

Belfast Live · Jan 26, 2023

PSNI budget cuts will mean ability to tackle crime "reduced and slowed", chief says

"The message we delivered today is a bleak one. Inevitably with less police there will be less policing"

Belfast Live · Jan 26, 2023

Northern Ireland police chief warns service will shrink due to funding shortfall

Simon Byrne said there will be 6,699 full-time officers by March – the lowest level since the PSNI was formed in 2001.

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023

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‘Difference of opinion’ among top police on moving officer after Covid cover row

Former PSNI chief superintendent Emma Bond – now an ACC in Police Scotland – has taken a sex discrimination case against the PSNI.

The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2023

Matthew McCallan death: Senior PSNI officer says lessons will be learned

West Tyrone Sinn Fein MLA Linda Dillon pressed the chief constable on the McCallan family's concern and call for answers

Belfast Live · Dec 8, 2022

Senior officer says lessons will be learned after Matthew McCallan's death

'There has been a lot of public interest in what has gone in the lead up to Matthew’s death'

Irish Mirror · Dec 8, 2022

"Biggest threat from loyalist terrorists is street violence" - former PSNI officer plays down warning

"My take on them is probably the biggest threat they represent is what they will do to organised street violence"

Belfast Live · Nov 3, 2022

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Budget frustration and disappointment for PSNI – chief constable

Simon Byrne said, without mitigation, policing will become less visible, less accessible and less responsive.

The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2022

Warning PSNI could be "left on its knees" by officer numbers cuts

“The knock-on effect of the PSNI’s deficit, and the absence of a realistic budget, will leave the Service on its knees."

Belfast Live · Oct 21, 2022

National novelties: Jagermeister Capri and W Series' Powell and Pulling go Radical

It was a busy weekend of club racing and that produced plenty of unusual stories. From cool cars, to long-overdue debuts and an incident with a champagne bottle, here is a selection of them

Autosport · Sep 21, 2022

Return of full Twelfth demonstrations in NI hailed as ‘tremendous success’

Thousands of people took part in parades across Northern Ireland to mark the Twelfth of July.

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022

‘Really good to be back’ says Orange Order Grand Master as full July 12 parades return

Tuesday saw the first full celebrations since 2019 after the pandemic cut festivities short in 2020 and 2021.

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022

Orange Order Twelfth of July parades underway across Northern Ireland

This year sees the first return of the full celebrations since the pandemic.

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022

Claims that PSNI officers defiled and photographed body 'harrowing', says chief

Mr Byrne told a meeting of the Policing Board that the alleged actions 'besmirched' the reputation of the PSNI.

Irish Mirror · Jul 7, 2022

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Belfast Live · May 26, 2022

Chief Constable Simon Byrne warns low pay could see PSNI losing officers

"My concern is the amount of people who are leaving early to mid-service."

Belfast Live · May 25, 2022

PFNI complain of "total disregard" for police funding

"It's almost a total disregard, as if policing isn't important."

Belfast Live · May 5, 2022

Simon Byrne rules himself out of running for Met Commissioner job

"I am enormously privileged to lead such a magnificent organisation."

Evening Standard · May 5, 2022

Simon Byrne rules himself out of running for Met Police commissioner

The PSNI Chief Constable said he is committed to policing in Northern Ireland

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The Independent UK · May 5, 2022

Simon Byrne rules himself out of running for Met commissioner job

The PSNI Chief Constable said he is committed to policing in Northern Ireland.

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2022

Terrorists ‘still have evil intent to attack police’ as threat level is reduced

The terrorism threat level in Northern Ireland has been reduced from severe to substantial for the first time in 12 years.

The Independent UK · Mar 3, 2022

Police not seeking to withhold answers on Noah disappearance, PSNI chief says

Noah Donohoe, a 14-year-old pupil at St Malachy’s College in Belfast, was found dead in a storm drain in north Belfast in June 2020.

Belfast Live · Feb 11, 2022

PSNI chief Simon Byrne named among favourites to succeed Cressida Dick as Met Police Commissioner

Mr Byrne has been PSNI chief constable since May 2019

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2022

Police responded to nearly 2,000 calls where ambulance service could not attend

Chief Constable briefs Justice Department on PSNI budget pressures.

The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2022

Police chief warns of ‘tough choices’ due to budget shortfall

Simon Byrne said the proposed budgetary settlement for policing projects an operating shortfall of £226 million over the next three years.

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