Northern Ireland police chief urged to consider position over data breach

DUP MP Sammy Wilson says serious questions must be asked at highest level of PSNI amid fears over safety of officers

The head of policing in Northern Ireland has been urged to consider his position over the mass breach of officers’ data, amid warnings that terrorists could use the information to carry out attacks.

Sammy Wilson, a Democratic Unionist party MP, suggested Simon Byrne’s future as chief constable might not be sustainable.

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