PSNI chief criticised for armed police Christmas Day tweet

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PSNI chief criticised for armed police Christmas Day tweet

Chief constable says weapons are a 'stark reality' after posing for picture with armed unit.

Date - 27th December 2019
By - Gary Mason

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Simon Byrne, chief constable of the PSNI, has defended tweeting a picture of himself with heavily armed officers in Country Armagh on Christmas Day after criticism from local politicians that the image sent the wrong message to the community. CC...

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