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PSNI chief constable Jon Boutcher addressing a press conference in Belfast

Eight journalists unlawfully spied upon by PSNI - review

An independent review has revealed there were 21 instances whereby eight journalists were unlawfully spied upon by the Police Service of Northern Ireland in an attempt to reveal their sources.

Ulster • 24 Sep

Amnesty International's Northern Ireland Director Patrick Corrigan at an anti-racism rally in Belfast in June 2025

Race hate crimes reach record levels in Northern Ireland

Racist hate crimes in Northern Ireland have reached record levels, new police figures show.

Ulster • 28 Aug

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has condemned the recent disorder in Ballymena

Ballymena perpetrators will be brought to justice - Benn

Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn has said those involved in violence and vandalism in Ballymena will be brought to justice.

Ulster • 11 Jun

Larne Leisure Centre was set alight as part of ongoing disorder this evening

Leisure centre in Larne set alight amid further disorder

Fires have been started and windows smashed in at the Larne Leisure Centre in Co Antrim amid ongoing disturbance in Northern Ireland.

Ulster • 11 Jun

The PSNI has a commissioned fleet of almost 2,700 vehicles, which cover around 27 million miles a year

Concern over number of ageing vehicles in PSNI fleet

Concern has been voiced at the ageing fleet of the PSNI, with some 20% recorded as being off the road at one point in 2023.

Ulster • 08 Apr

The PSNI accepted the report, describing its findings as unsurprising

Underfunding of PSNI impacting on services, watchdog says

The Police Service of Northern Ireland needs to improve its crime prevention and offender management, according to a police watchdog.

Ulster • 02 Apr

Police cordoned off the scene in Dungannon

Murder inquiry after death of man assaulted in Dungannon

A murder investigation is under way into the death of a man in his 70s who was found injured in Co Tyrone.

Ulster • 01 Mar

The footage featured an officer making an error while administering a criminal caution causing a colleague to laugh out loud (file image)

PSNI disciplines 74 officers over body cam footage access

The PSNI has taken action against 74 of its officers who inappropriately accessed body-worn camera footage.

Ireland • 31 Oct 24

The data breach resulted in the surname, initials, rank and roles of all 9,483 serving PSNI officers and civilian staff being released

PSNI fined over £750,000 over data breach

The PSNI has been fined £750,000 for a data breach which saw details of all its officer and staff end up in the hands of dissident republicans.

Ulster • 03 Oct 24

The PSNI had been criticised for how they handled the disorder in Belfast with officers accused of watching on as shops and cafes burned

Frustration 'more could not be done' during Belfast riots

A senior PSNI officer has said there is frustration among police that damage done to ethnic minority businesses during recent disorder in Belfast was not prevented.

Regional • 02 Oct 24

PSNI are investigating the attack on the church at Templemore Street

Attack on Belfast church treated as 'hate crime'

An attack on a church in east Belfast overnight is being treated as a racially motivated hate crime.

Ulster • 28 Aug 24

Casement Park has been earmarked to host five matches in Euro 2028, being jointly hosted by the UK and Ireland

Casement Park row reports 'complete nonsense' - Starmer

Reports that Downing Street's Chief of Staff Sue Gray has caused division in the UK government over support for the redevelopment of Casement Park are "complete nonsense", British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said.

Ireland • 19 Aug 24

The data breach resulted in the surname, initials, rank and role of all 9,483 serving PSNI officers and civilian staff being released

PSNI facing £750,000 fine over major data breach

The PSNI is facing a £750,000 (€882,000) fine for failing to protect the personal information of its entire workforce following a massive data breach last August.

Ulster • 23 May 24

(L-R) Daniel Holder, Patrick Corrigan, Barry McCaffrey and Ian McGuinness

NI Policing Board urged to probe surveillance claims

Several civil rights organisations in Belfast have urged the Northern Ireland policing board to begin an investigation into claims that the PSNI has been monitoring journalists.

Ulster • 06 Mar 24

A 59-year-old was brought to Belfast for questioning

Man arrested over 1992 murder of NI police constable

A man has been arrested at Birmingham Airport by detectives investigating the murder of a police officer in an attack in Northern Ireland more than 30 years ago.

Ulster • 21 Feb 24

Michelle O'Neill was accompanied by Emma Little-Pengelly (L) and Policing Board chair Deirdre Toner

O'Neill attends PSNI passing out parade in first for SF

Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill said her attendance at a police graduation ceremony "fulfils" her commitment to be first minister for all.

Ulster • 09 Feb 24

Michelle O'Neill pledged to represent 'our whole community' as she became first minister

O'Neill to attend PSNI graduation in Sinn Féin first

Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O'Neill is to attend a PSNI graduation ceremony tomorrow, a spokesperson has confirmed.

Ulster • 08 Feb 24

Labour MP Peter Mandelson was Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in 2000 (file photo)

Opus Dei was removed from NI list after Vatican protest

The British government scrapped a requirement for Northern Ireland police officers to declare membership of Opus Dei after receiving strongly worded criticism from the Vatican.

State Papers • 09 Jan 24

PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher accepted the report was a 'damning indictment' of how the PSNI had managed its data (File image)

Data breach report 'wake up call' - PSNI Chief

A huge data breach which gave dissident republicans access to the details of almost 10,000 police officers and civilian staff was the result of corporate failings on behalf of the PSNI, a critical report into the incident has found.

Ireland • 11 Dec 23

The suite is within the Waterside station in Derry

New 21-cell custody suite in opens in Derry

The PSNI has opened a new £15 million (€17.4m) custody suite in Derry as part of a modernisation programme.

Ulster • 02 Dec 23

Homes evacuated after pipe bomb thrown in Newry

A number of people were evacuated from their homes after a pipe bomb was thrown at a house in Co Down.

Ulster • 13 Nov 23

Jon Boutcher had been serving as interim PSNI Chief Constable

Boutcher confirmed as new PSNI Chief Constable

Jon Boutcher is to be appointed the next PSNI Chief Constable following approval by the Northern Ireland Secretary.

Ireland • 08 Nov 23

Jon Boutcher has recently been conducting an investigation into the activities of 'Stakeknife'

Jon Boutcher confirmed as interim PSNI chief

Jon Boutcher, the former police chief of Bedfordshire, has been confirmed as the interim chief constable of the PSNI.

Ulster • 12 Oct 23

Jon Boutcher carried out an investigation into the activities of British army agent Stakeknife

Boutcher preferred candidate for interim PSNI chief

Jon Boutcher, the former police chief of Bedfordshire, has been identified as the preferred candidate to become interim chief constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), the PA news agency understands.

Ireland • 04 Oct 23

Trade union Unison said the judgment could affect workers across the UK

PSNI appeal over revised holiday pay rates dismissed

An appeal by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) against a ruling over the backdating of revised holiday pay rates for police staff has been dismissed by the Supreme Court.

Ulster • 04 Oct 23