Rebels blamed for PSNI wall posting

DISSIDENT information republicans posted redacted from a major PSNI data breach on the wall of a library in Belfast to prove they are in possession of the sensitive material, a Sinn Fein MLA has said.

Gerry Kelly said the document, which was posted overnight close to the Sinn Fein office on the Falls Road, included information about a "substantial number" of police officers and staff.

The latest revelation which has rocked the PSNI comes as emerged almost 3,000 police officers have inquired about potential damages following the massive data leak.

Last week, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) revealed a document had mistakenly been shared online which included the names of 10,000 officers and staff.