New motion submitted by the DUP after number of recent controversies

Northern Ireland’s Policing Board is considering a motion of no confidence in the PSNI’s chief constable.

It’s been submitted by the DUP – with the officers’ representative group, the Police Federation, and the union for civilian staff also considering confidence votes.

Pressure has been mounting on Simon Byrne after a number of recent controversies – including a major data leak last month.

Doug Beattie from the Ulster Unionist Party wants a change in leadership:

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