The PSNI chief constable has confirmed the officers involved in the Armagh GAA video row will not face sanction as a result.

Jon Boutcher told the Policing Board that while he did not support the actions of the officers, nobody would be suspended or dismissed.

Earlier this week, video footage emerged which showed police vehicles, with sirens and blue flights flashing, driving up and down the road in Camlough.

In one case a driver appeared to be waving an Armagh flag from the window.

The footage was filmed hours after the county’s footballers beat Galway to lift the Sam Maguire trophy for the second time at Croke Park.

The PSNI has since confirmed it had started an internal investigation over the video.

Watch: Police celebrate Armagh All-Ireland win with laps of the road waving flags

The Police Ombudsman also confirmed they had received a number of complaints about the incident, but it had also received correspondence in support of the officers involved and they were engaging with the PSNI over the matter.

Speaking at the Policing Board meeting this morning, Mr Boutcher said he had received a number of calls both of support and criticism of the offices involved, but said no formal suspension will take place against them.

“I have had many telephone calls in both condemnation and support of the officers’ actions,” he said.

“Some have asked for the officers to be suspended and even dismissed whilst others have supported the officers and called for commendations for them.

“Let me be crystal clear, no one is being suspended or dismissed, however, nor do I support what the officers did.”

He went on to reference how the PSNI on social media had issued a post congratulating Armagh on winning the All-Ireland final which contained details of the Fatal Five road safety messaging, reminding drivers to stay safe.

“Then, later that evening, police vehicles were seen being driven in Camlough in a manner which was irresponsible,” he added.

“I, of course, understand the sentiment of what those police officers were seeking to do in supporting the local community in Armagh’s brilliant win.

“But there are many other ways to show that support, driving in that manner is not one of them.”

Mr Boutcher also urged “perspective” around the incident, and referred to the stabbing in Southport, England in which three children were killed.

“I ask that everyone gets perspective and that we all think of those poor families in Southport, all of whom should be in our thoughts and prayers,” he added.