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PSNI officer charged with theft of ammunition, taking vehicle without consent

The 63-year-old has been charged with a number of firearm related offences
The 63-year-old has been charged with a number of firearm related offences

A serving PSNI officer has been charged with the theft of ammunition from a police facility.

The 63-year-old has been charged with a number of firearm related offences by officers from the Serious Crime Branch.

These include the alleged theft of ammunition, possession of ammunition, possessing prohibited ammunition and possession of ammunition without a certificate.

He has also been charged with offences including taking a vehicle without consent and making or supplying articles for use in frauds.

The PSNI said all charges would be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

Deputy Chief Constable Bobby Singleton said a review into the circumstances of the incident is underway.

He said: "The public rightly expect and demand the highest standards of professionalism and integrity from their police officers.

"These values are fundamental to public trust and police legitimacy.

"Where any officers conduct is alleged to fall short of these standards, particularly where criminal activity is suspected, we will, as this case demonstrated investigate fully and without fear or favour.

"The sensitivity of the material which is alleged to have been stolen by this officer is obvious and makes their alleged actions all the more egregious.

"We will now consider the suitability of this case for a fast track misconduct special case hearing alongside criminal proceedings."