Policing Board drops public meeting as PSNI Chief Constable faces no-confidence vote

Police Service of Northern Ireland Chief Constable Simon Byrne has refused to resign following a controversy over a High Court ruling (Picture: Liam McBurney/PA)

A public meeting of the Northern Ireland Policing Board has been cancelled as the PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne faces a motion of no-confidence in his leadership.

The board will instead hold a special meeting later on Monday to allow members to discuss the latest controversy which has rocked the police force.