Northern Ireland’s police chief has resigned under mounting pressure following a string of scandals.
Simon Byrne announced his resignation after an emergency meeting of the police watchdog in Northern Ireland, capping a tumultuous month for the police force. In August, the Police Service of Northern Ireland accidentally posted the personal details of nearly 10,000 police officers and staff on the internet, exposing them to potential security threats. threaten.
Byrne will face a vote of no confidence in the police council in the coming days, sponsored by the pro-UK Democratic Unionist Party. Officials and civilians are considering similar votes.
Liam Kelly, president of the Police Federation of Northern Ireland, which represents rank-and-file police officers, said Byrne’s position had become “questionable and then untenable”.
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