Officer's laptop and notebook loss investigated

The PSNI is investigating the loss of a police officer's laptop and notebook.

Assistant Chief Constable Chris Todd said: "It is believed the material fell from a moving vehicle on the foreshore stretch of the M2 motorway, on Thursday August 17 around 4.15pm.

"The laptop was immediately deactivated and has been recovered.

"Sections of the notebook remain outstanding.

"Inquiries are under way to establish the contents of the notebook.

"We will be liaising with the Office of the Information Commissioner and have advised the Northern Ireland Policing Board and the Department of Justice.

"Anyone with information or who recovers any material is asked to contact police on 101."

The loss comes weeks after the PSNI suffered a major data breach after the personal details of more than 10,000 officers and staff were mistakenly released.