Dissident Republicans Claim to Have Personal Details of 10,800 Police Staff

Northern Ireland police chief Simon Byrne said officers were assessing the claim following a data breach

Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) Chief Constable Simon Byrne during a press conference on Aug. 10, 2023 after an emergency meeting of the Northern Ireland Policing Board at James House in Belfast, following a data breach. Thousands of serving officers and civilian staff had their personal and employment data compromised. PA Media

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is assessing claims by dissident republicans that they are in possession of the personal details of almost 11,000 officers and staff following a major data breach.

PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne confirmed officers are looking into the terror claims, as he publicly apologised for the “serious and grave crisis.”