PSNI officer's details put on poster at Dungiven bus shelter

Additional security and reassurance patrols have already been implemented across NI as part of the PSNI's response

It happened in the Chapel Road area last night (Thursday).
Author: Chelsie KealeyPublished 1st Sep 2023
Last updated 1st Sep 2023

A poster with details of three serving PSNI officers has been placed in a bus shelter in Dungiven, the PSNI has confirmed.

It follows a major data breach earlier this month where the details of about 10,000 officers and staff were mistakenly released online.

It happened in the Chapel Road area last night (Thursday). It happened in the Chapel Road area last night (Thursday).

Assistant Chief Constable Chris Todd said: “We have contacted those involved to make them aware and recognise the impact this may have on them and their families.

“The safety and welfare of all our officers and staff remains our priority and additional security and reassurance patrols have already been implemented across Northern Ireland as part of our organisational response.

“We have commenced an investigation into this matter and I appeal to anyone with any information relating to this incident to contact police on 101. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who was travelling through Dungiven last night and who has any dash cam footage.

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