Simon Byrne has left his post with immediate effect, it was announced at a press conference following an emergency meeting of the PSNI’s oversight body
Simon Byrne has resigned as chief constable of the PSNI following a string of controversies, stating that it is time for someone new to lead policing in Northern Ireland.
"There is a strong commitment and desire within the Board to bring stability to the Police Service of Northern Ireland and the steps agreed above are designed to do this, as well as deal with concerns that have been expressed around the operation of the Policing Board," she said. The judge said they had been disciplined to allay a threat that Sinn Fein could withdraw its support for policing. Sinn Fein has insisted there was no such threat.
"Fair and even-handed policing is just as foundational to progress in Northern Ireland as fully functioning political institutions operating on a cross-community basis. Liam Kelly, chair of the Police Federation for Northern Ireland, said Mr Byrne’s position had become untenable.
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