Police in NI more likely to ‘wait to be assaulted’ before using force – Boutcher

PSNI officers more likely to ‘wait to be assaulted’ before using force

The PSNI Chief Constable said officers “should use force when it’s necessary to do so” as they will be supported by the force.

Police in NI more likely to ‘wait to be assaulted’ before using force – Boutcher

Police in Northern Ireland are more likely to “wait to be assaulted” when dealing with threats than officers in other areas, Jon Boutcher has said.