PSNI data breach may undermine ability to combat dissidents, DUP leader warns

The information on PSNI officers and staff is believed to be in the hands of dissident republicans (Picture: PA)

A major PSNI data breach may undermine the ability of the police and security services to keep tabs on dissident republicans, DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson has said.

He said the fact that the personal information of police officers and civilian staff is in the hands of dissidents raises the threat level faced by the PSNI.