PSNI chief warns rioters ‘we will arrest you’ Forty-one officers have been injured in the unrest, which had resulted in 15 arrests by Thursday evening. Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2025
PSNI request support from UK colleagues to deal with Ballymena violence Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson said the force would be bringing extra officers, vehicles and equipment to areas where unrest has flared. Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2025
PM ‘utterly condemns’ second night of violence after 17 officers injured in NI Stormont ministers have made an urgent appeal for calm. The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025
Appeal for calm after second night of violence in Northern Ireland Seventeen police officers have been injured following a second night of sustained violence in Ballymena, the Police Service… The National (Scotland) · Jun 11, 2025
Fire breaks out at Larne leisure centre as Antrim unrest enters third night Local MLA blames ‘masked thugs’ for attack on centre that had been hosting people in need after Ballymena rioting The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2025
17 police officers injured during second night of violence in Ballymena Police said their officers came under sustained attack over a number of hours in the Co Antrim town. The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025
Sinn Fein urged to reflect on role played by Provisional IRA during Troubles DUP MLA Trevor Clarke made the challenge to Sinn Fein MLA Gerry Kelly at a Northern Ireland Policing Board meeting. Evening Standard · May 8, 2025
Police failing victims on legacy because of lack of funding – Boutcher Chief Constable Jon Boutcher said dealing with legacy has cost the PSNI £160 million over the last decade. The Independent UK · May 8, 2025
MI5 files not deliberately withheld from Stakeknife probe, review concludes The review was carried out after the material was discovered last year. Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2025
Police researchers ‘diverted from inquests and litigation to Omagh bomb probe’ A preliminary hearing before an inquest into the death of Joseph Campbell said this will last for an estimated six months. The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2025
Cannot run public finances based on who gets most dramatic headline – O’Dowd The Stormont Finance Minister was responding to comments made by the chief constable last week. Evening Standard · Apr 7, 2025
Northern Ireland police chief appeals to students over serial rapist Zhenhao Zou Zou found guilty of raping 10 women in the UK and China, but police fear he may have attacked more than 50 women The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2025
Appeal for information about time spent by convicted student rapist in Belfast Zhenhao Zou, 28, has been convicted of rape in London. Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2025
Three out of 10,000 failed vetting over social media behaviour – PSNI chief Chief Constable Jon Boutcher addressed concerns raised by Sinn Fein’s Gerry Kelly about PSNI applicants reportedly being rejected for political views. Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2025
The Independent UK · Mar 6, 2025 PSNI considers appearance on fly-on-the-wall documentary Chief Constable Jon Boutcher said he hopes the footage will help attract more to join the PSNI.
The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2025 Service marks 40 years since IRA attack in Newry killed nine RUC officers PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher was among those who took part in the service at Sandys Street Presbyterian Church in Newry.
Evening Standard · Feb 11, 2025 NI chief constable concerned over lack of Catholics applying to join police Just 27% of the 3,500 who applied to join the PSNI in the latest recruitment campaign are Catholics.
The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2025 PSNI exploring use of AI to analyse mobile phone evidence Chief Constable Jon Boutcher said the force is mindful of the ‘risks’ associated with the technology.
Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025 Domestic violence victim calls for end to lad culture as new campaign launched The Power to Change campaign seeks to challenge misogynistic behaviours in Northern Ireland.
Evening Standard · Jan 22, 2025 Failure to recover police officer numbers in NI unimaginable, Boutcher says The PSNI has launched a recruitment campaign as the chief constable said he wants the force to grow to at least 7,000 officers.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2024 MI5’s posthumous discovery of Stakeknife files alarms inquiry chief Release of intelligence year after death ‘casts doubt’ on security service’s previous claims about British spy in IRA accused of murders
The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2024 On an island still tormented by the Troubles, Britain’s Legacy Act is making things worse Keir Starmer has promised to revisit this contentious law. When that happens, he needs to do three things, says Irish Times columnist Fintan O’Toole
The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2024 Former British spy in IRA who allegedly admitted murder will not be prosecuted Exclusive: Ex-double agent allegedly admitted to murder during training presentations to members of the security services
The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2024 Police chief who led Stakeknife inquiry condemns MI5 for stalling investigation Victims’ families say Jon Boutcher’s report into British spy proves state and IRA were ‘co-conspirators’ in murder
The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2024 Stakeknife: key points from investigation into army’s prized IRA spy Operation Kenova reports on mistreatment of bereaved families and a ‘maverick culture’ where agent handling was considered a ‘dark art’