A former Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) officer, currently facing prosecution for allegedly sharing images taken at the scenes of sudden deaths, has been reported to be under a “real and imminent” threat, according to information presented in court on Monday.
The ex-policeman is accused of abusing trust by accessing and obtaining photographs or videos from various incidents. He is facing a total of 16 charges of misconduct in public office. These charges include allegations of disclosing sensitive information and offences during investigations related to two children.
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