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PSNI probing case linked to data breach release two men

The PSNI said the men were released to allow for further police enquiries
The PSNI said the men were released to allow for further police enquiries

Two men arrested as part of an investigation linked to last month's PSNI data breach have been released on bail to allow for further police enquiries.

The men, aged 21 and 22, were arrested under the Terrorism Act following a search in the Portadown area yesterday.

Detective Chief Inspector Avine Kelly said: "We continue to work toward establishing those who possess information and will take action to ensure that any criminality identified is dealt with robustly to keep communities, and our officers and staff who serve them, safe."

Last month, details of around 10,000 PSNI officers and staff were mistakenly published in response to a freedom of information request.

The PSNI has confirmed the list, which included the surname and first initial of every employee, their rank of grade, where they are based and the unit they work in, is in the hands of dissident republicans.