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PSNI: Simon Byrne quits as Police Service of Northern Ireland chief after a string of controversies

The Policing Board is holding an emergency meeting.

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023

Simon Byrne resigns as PSNI chief following string of controversies

The Policing Board is holding an emergency meeting.

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023

Policing Board drops public meeting as Chief Constable faces no-confidence vote

Simon Byrne has been under growing pressure following a High Court ruling that two junior officers were unlawfully disciplined.

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023

I’m not resigning, NI chief constable says after lengthy Policing Board meeting

It comes after a court quashed actions taken against two junior officers following a Troubles commemoration event in 2021.

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023

PSNI chief Byrne’s tenure has been marked by controversies

The Police Service of Northern Ireland’s fifth chief constable also endured a sometimes stormy relationship with political leaders.

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023

Time for change at top of PSNI after court ruling, says Jeffrey Donaldson

Chief Constable Simon Byrne is meeting the Policing Board to discuss the latest controversy.

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023

Under-pressure PSNI chief faces another crunch meeting with oversight body

Simon Byrne has faced fresh calls to resign after a High Court judge ruled that a decision to discipline two junior officers was unlawful.

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2023

Sinn Fein did not threaten to withdraw support for policing – Kelly

Some unionist politicians have called for PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne to resign following a court ruling this week.

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023

PSNI chief constable has no option but to resign after court ruling, insists DUP

Trevor Clarke said Simon Byrne has lost the confidence of his officers, politicians and the public.

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2023

PSNI Chief Constable accepts findings as court quashes actions against officers

Mr Justice Scoffield said action was taken to allay any threat of Sinn Fein abandoning support for police.

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2023