Unionists may have to rethink whether they will take part in future selection panels for top posts in Northern Ireland’s police service after the appointment of Huge Orde as Chief Constable, it was claimed today.

A senior Ulster Unionist today expressed grave reservations about the appointment of Hugh Orde as Northern Ireland’s Chief Constable.

Hugh Orde’s appointment as Northern Ireland’s new police chief puts him in charge of many officers he was actively investigating.