NNorthern Ireland Read More PSNI seeks new recruits ‘from all backgrounds and communities’14 January 2026 The PSNI has launched a recruitment drive calling for student officers and new police staff, urging applicants “from…
NNorthern Ireland Read More ‘Cultural blind spot’ at MI5 over Troubles legacy, says Boutcher, while also hitting out at ‘devious’ ammunition theft11 December 2025 Speaking at today’s Policing Board meeting, Mr Boutcher was pressed by SDLP MLA Colin McGrath on whether the…
NNorthern Ireland Read More PSNI chief hits out at Stormont after clarification over data breach compensation: ‘A further blow to officers’10 December 2025 Mr Boutcher took aim at Stormont in his new statement, saying the news a £119m compensation package had…
NNorthern Ireland Read More Police Ombudsman ‘unable to conclude definitively’ on gun claims around RUC murders3 December 2025 It comes after the law enforcement watchdog published findings of an inquiry into the murders of RUC constables…
NNorthern Ireland Read More ‘It’s so sad and shocking’: Quiet Co Armagh village rocked after body of man found6 September 2025 Christopher ‘Chrissy’ Burns named as victim in Mountnorris as 39-year-old man arrested remains in custody Scene at Cusher…
NNorthern Ireland Read More Bonfires, Northern Ireland: PSNI boss Jon Boutcher hits out at ‘repeated failure of others’ to tackle issues that ‘leaves police stepping in last minute’4 September 2025 Chief Constable also warned that ‘underfunded PSNI could struggle to police future events such as The Open again’…
NNorthern Ireland Read More PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher reveals officer sacked over ‘offensive messages’ is fourth dismissal in recent months31 July 2025 He also revealed that a further three officers have been dismissed without notice in recent months in similar…
NNorthern Ireland Read More Migrants hid in wardrobes to flee N.Ireland unrest: police12 June 2025 Foreign nationals hid in wardrobes and attics to escape a wave of unrest which has rocked a Northern…
NNorthern Ireland Read More PSNI chief tells MPs legacy issues costing force £20m a year which could fund 400 officers23 April 2025 Appearing before a parliamentary committee at Westminster on Wednesday, Jon Boutcher described dealing with Northern Ireland’s troubled past…