PSNI Chief Constable open to ‘deeper dive’ into police relations with loyalists

PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne during an interview at the Killeavy Castle Hotel, Newry, after briefing members of the South Armagh community on the details of the report on policing in the area.

PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne has not ruled out taking a “deeper dive” to explore loyalists’ attitudes to police.

A recent poll found that nearly 95% of loyalists in Northern Ireland believe that republicans receive preferential treatment, and 93% believe loyalists are “discriminated against” by police.