Watchdog report finds ‘no police bias’ in handling of Bobby Storey funeral

PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne (Liam Burney/PA)

A watchdog report into the PSNI handling of the funeral of senior republican Bobby Storey has found that police prioritised public security over enforcement of Covid-19 regulations without showing bias.

Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) said it understood why the PSNI took this approach, given the likelihood of tensions, and because regulations were confusing.