Ireland

More than 40 PSNI officers assaulted in Northern Ireland in a week

PSNI Chief Constable says injuries include broken fingers and dislocated knee, and that several officers had been spat upon

Simon Byrne, PSNI Chief Constable, revealed 43 of his officers had been assaulted in the last seven days in 30 separate incidents. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA
Simon Byrne, PSNI Chief Constable, revealed 43 of his officers had been assaulted in the last seven days in 30 separate incidents. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA
Mon Jan 30 2023 - 17:31

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