PSNI investigates hate crime bonfire naming murdered officer

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PSNI investigates 'hate crime' bonfire naming murdered officer

A hate crime investigation has started after Northern Ireland's Chief Constable and a murdered officer were named on a protest bonfire.

Date - 16th August 2021
By - Chris Smith

An investigation by the PSNI has begun into banners making threats and naming a dead Catholic police officer which were placed on a huge bonfire. The force and its federation have condemned Republican organisers who allowed banners on a bonfire...

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