PSNI has 'big list' of issues to tackle, says interim chief

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has a "big list" of issues to tackle, the force's interim chief constable has said.

Jon Boutcher was formally appointed on Thursday after his predecessor Simon Byrne quit following a series of crises under his leadership.

Mr Boutcher has decades of experience within policing and is a former chief of Bedfordshire Police.

His appointment was confirmed by Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris.

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