He would take on the temporary role after Simon Byrne quit last month after a series of crises.
Jon Boutcher has been picked as interim chief constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland, subject to final agreement, BBC News NI understands.He would assume the temporary role after previous Chief Constable Simon Byrne quit in September after a series of crises under his leadership.
He has spent the past five years overseeing an investigation into the activities of the Army's top agent within the IRA during the Troubles in Northern Ireland.A spokesperson for the Northern Ireland Policing Board confirmed it had agreed on the appointment of an interim chief constable.More to follow.
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