Hamilton named new PSNI chief

A Co Down-born police commander has seen off competition from senior officers in London and Dublin to be named the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s new Chief Constable.

Hamilton named new PSNI chief

A Co Down-born police commander has seen off competition from senior officers in London and Dublin to be named the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s new Chief Constable.

Current PSNI Assistant Chief Constable George Hamilton will take over from outgoing chief Matt Baggott when he retires in September, the NI Policing Board announced.

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