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EPISODE · May 20, 2025 · 30 MIN

Former PSNI officer challenges ‘Sean’ allegations of anti-Catholic sectarianism in the force

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One of the PSNI’s first Catholic recruits, told the Belfast Telegraph he had faced sectarianism, including references to “Fenian b******s”. Despite Chief Constable Jon Boutcher saying the allegations will not be investigated by a court or by the PSNI. ‘Sean’s’ solicitor says he’s standing by everything he’s alleged but has dropped threatened legal action.  Ciarán Dunbar is joined by Belfast Telegraph’s Northern Ireland Editor Sam McBride who broke the story, and former senior PSNI Officer Jon Burrows, who strongly disputes the claims.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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