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A PSNI spokesman said that 'a file will now be submitted to the Public Prosecution Service' (file image)

PSNI releases man after questioning over Caldwell case

A man has been released after being questioned by detectives investigating the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell, in connection with the claim of responsibility made after the attack.

Ulster • 22 Sep 23

Man arrested over attack on PSNI officer John Caldwell

Detectives investigating the attempted murder of senior PSNI detective John Caldwell in February have arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with the claim of responsibility made following the attack.

Ulster • 21 Sep 23

Whoever replaces Simon Byrne will need the flexibility of a diplomat and the resolve to chart an independent course for the PSNI

Leadership urgently needed for PSNI as it faces crises

At the heart of the crisis facing the PSNI are questions about political influence in policing, the capacity of the PSNI's senior officers, the capability of Northern Ireland's policing oversight body, and public confidence in a key plank of the peace process, writes Conor Macauley.

Analysis and Comment • 10 Sep 23

Assistant Chief Constable Chris Todd said initial 'recovery costs' would be between £24m and £37m

Data breach could cost PSNI up to £220m, committee told

A huge data breach by the PSNI could end up costing Northern Ireland's police service up to £220 million, MPs have been told.

Ulster • 05 Sep 23

Former chief constable of the PSNI Simon Byrne

Confidence in chief constable 'irreparably shattered'

Chair of the Police Federation for Northern Ireland Liam Kelly has said that PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne's position had become 'untenable'.

Ulster • 05 Sep 23

Simon Byrne faced a DUP motion of no confidence and last week said he would not be resigning (file image)

Recruitment of new PSNI chief 'will be prioritised'

Northern Ireland Policing Board chair Deirdre Toner has said the recruitment of a new chief constable for the PSNI will be prioritised.

Ulster • 05 Sep 23

Simon Byrne's PSNI contract was recently extended by the Northern Ireland Policing Board until 2027

PSNI chief's tenure was marked by controversies

Simon Byrne had to deal with a number of controversies and challenges since taking up the position of the chief constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland in July 2019.

Analysis and Comment • 04 Sep 23

A poster at a bus stop in the Co Derry village of Dungiven, which claims to show details of three PSNI officers

Two arrested over PSNI poster with incorrect details

Police investigating the placing of a poster carrying what purported to be the details of serving PSNI officers have made two arrests.

Ulster • 03 Sep 23

Personal details of police officers and civilian staff were accidentally published online following a freedom of information request last month

Two arrested in connection with PSNI data breach

Two men in their 20s have been arrested by detectives investigating criminality linked to the PSNI data breach last month.

Ulster • 03 Sep 23

Simon Byrne is under increasing pressure to step down

DUP tables no-confidence motion in PSNI Chief Constable

A motion of no confidence in PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne has been submitted to the Northern Ireland Policing Board, DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has said.

Ulster • 01 Sep 23

A 38-year-old man was arrested (File pic)

Man charged after police car rammed in Belfast

A man has been charged after a police car was rammed in Belfast, injuring three officers.

Ulster • 24 Aug 23

The PSNI said that inquiries were under way to establish the contents of the notebook

PSNI investigates loss of officer's laptop and notebook

The PSNI is investigating the loss of a police officer's laptop and notebook after the items fell from a moving vehicle.

Ulster • 18 Aug 23

Names of around 10,000 officers and staff were mistakenly shared online (File photo)

Second man arrested in PSNI data breach investigation

A 50-year-old man has been arrested in Derry as part of the investigation into a data breach at the PSNI.

Ulster • 18 Aug 23

PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne said on Monday he believes the information is in the hands of dissident republicans

Man arrested in connection with PSNI data breach

A 39-year-old man has been arrested by PSNI detectives investigating criminality linked to last week's data breach.

Ireland • 16 Aug 23

PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne pictured as he arrived for an emergency meeting of the NI Policing Board yesterday

PSNI families' 'unconscionable horror' at data breach

The surnames, initials, ranks, departments and locations of more than ten thousand personnel were published online, leading to fears for their safety.

PSNI • 12 Aug 23

Many Catholic officers have not told their families they work for the PSNI

Over 1,000 PSNI staff referred for threat assessment

More than 1,000 PSNI staff members have now been referred to an emergency threat assessment group that was set up this week to provide security advice following two data breaches.

Ireland • 14 Aug 23

Dissidents claim to have PSNI data, chief says

Dissident republicans claim to be in possession of some of the information leaked in the recent PSNI data breach, Chief Constable Simon Byrne said, after facing questions at a meeting of the Northern Ireland Policing Board.

Ireland • 10 Aug 23

Liam Kelly said officers go to great lengths to protect their identities (file pic)

Call for 'credible explanations' over data breaches

The Police Federation of Northern Ireland has said there is a need for credible explanations from the PSNI following confirmation of a separate data breach containing details of hundreds of officers.

Ulster • 09 Aug 23

The PSNI apologised after information about all of the force's serving officers and staff was published in a data breach

PSNI investigating theft in separate data breach

The PSNI is investigating the theft of documents, including a spreadsheet containing the names of more than 200 serving officers and staff in a separate data breach.

Ulster • 09 Aug 23

PSNI said the device could have caused injury

Investigation after pipe bomb explodes in east Belfast

Police in Belfast are appealing for information after a pipe bomb exploded in the east of the city.

Ulster • 02 Aug 23

The man was taken to a prison in Northern Ireland and returned to Germany today to begin his sentence

Man deported to Germany from NI over child sex offences

A man in his 30s has been extradited from Northern Ireland to Germany to serve an eight-year prison sentence for serious sexual offences against children.

Ulster • 26 Jul 23

John Caldwell was shot and seriously injured in February

Three arrested over shooting of PSNI officer

Police investigating the attempted murder of a detective in Northern Ireland in February have made three arrests.

Ulster • 04 Jul 23

A Policing Board report earlier this year raised questions about the future need for all police officers in Northern Ireland to carry handguns (File image)

'No prospect' of end to arming of PSNI officers

There is no prospect of police officers in Northern Ireland not being armed "in the short term", PSNI chief constable Simon Byrne has said.

Ulster • 28 Jun 23

Footage has circulated online of a fight in Portstewart (stock image)

PSNI issues warning over children involved in fights

Police in Northern Ireland have urged parents to engage with their children following a number of incidents in which young people have been involved in organised fights.

Ulster • 23 Jun 23

The PSNI cordoned off the scene where the attack occurred

Police treat Belfast shooting as attempted murder

Police in Belfast have said they are treating the shooting of a man overnight as attempted murder.

Ulster • 01 Jun 23