The Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), Simon Byrne, has resigned. The chair of the Policing Board, Deirdre Toner, relayed the news to the media in Belfast.

Mr Keane said: “I can confirm that I have received an allegation against the Chief Constable, Simon Byrne. “This investigation will be conducted independently of Cheshire Constabulary, in accordance ...