PSNI chief constable says hard Brexit would be 'detrimental' to peace process

Simon Byrne warned worst-case scenario would see farms going bust and of breakdown of peace process

The chief constable of the police service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has warned that a hard Brexit will have an "absolutely detrimental" impact on the peace process.

During a press conference in Belfast, Simon Byrne painted a stark picture of a potential worst-case scenario of farms and agricultural businesses going bust and animals being culled, leading to potential unrest within communities.