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Suspended chief constable ‘strenuously denies any allegations of criminality’

A suspended chief constable who is under investigation following alleged sexual offences has said he “strenuously” denies any allegations of criminality. Will Kerr, Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall Police, is being investigated by the Police ...

26 Jul 2023 at 22:32

Northern Ireland

Chief constable facing criminal investigation into sexual offence allegations

A chief constable has been suspended and is under criminal investigation following allegations of sexual offences. Will Kerr, Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall Police, is being investigated by the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland (PONI) ...

26 Jul 2023 at 18:36

Northern Ireland

Family of murdered nationalist councillor to challenge refusal for fresh inquest

The family of a nationalist councillor killed by Loyalist paramilitaries are set to mount a legal challenge to a decision to refuse a fresh inquest. Patsy Kelly found dead in July 1974 three weeks after being reported missing. Earlier this year,...

23 Jun 2023 at 17:29

Northern Ireland

Police ‘mounted surveillance op’ after journalists’ arrest in bid to find source

Police mounted a covert surveillance operation following the arrest of two journalists in a bid to unmask one of their sources, a tribunal has heard. The Investigatory Powers Tribunal was told that the arrest of film makers Barry McCaffrey and ...

28 Feb 2024 at 15:58

Northern Ireland

Journalists call for truth ahead of hearing on state covert surveillance claims

Two investigative journalists have called for answers ahead of a tribunal hearing to examine allegations that they were subject to covert surveillance by UK authorities. Senior legal figures sitting on the Investigatory Powers Tribunal are ...

28 Feb 2024 at 12:41

Northern Ireland

Family of murdered councillor ‘angry and dismayed’ at refusal of fresh inquest

The family of a nationalist councillor murdered in Northern Ireland have expressed anger and dismay at a decision to refuse a new inquest in the case. The widow and children of Patsy Kelly have vowed to mount a legal challenge against the ...

22 May 2023 at 17:10

Northern Ireland

Police Ombudsman apologises to staff after data leak

Northern Ireland’s police watchdog has apologised to its staff after their details were inadvertently shared with almost two dozen job applicants. The data leak at the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland involved the details of 160 ...

31 Aug 2024 at 13:53

Local News

‘Unacceptable delays’ in holding PSNI members to account, ombudsman says

There are “frustrating and unacceptable delays” in holding PSNI members to account, the Police Ombudsman has said after it took four years to dismiss an officer found to have committed gross misconduct. The Police Ombudsman for ...

04 Feb 2025 at 14:30

Northern Ireland

‘Unacceptable delays’ in holding PSNI members to account, ombudsman says

04 Feb 2025 at 11:58

Northern Ireland

Investigation into police shooting of IRA man was ‘wholly inadequate’

A police investigation into the shooting of an IRA man in Co Down was “wholly inadequate” and lacked independence and rigour, a watchdog has found. Colum Marks, 29, was shot by an RUC officer, known as officer B, on April ...

18 Mar 2025 at 15:37

Northern Ireland

Legacy framework must include more funding for police – Boutcher

There must be more funding for policing in order for a new Legacy Commission to work, Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) Chief Constable Jon Boutcher has said. Mr Boutcher said the force is currently spending £24 ...

19 Sept 2025 at 17:45

Northern Ireland

Kieran Wylie’s family hope inquest can secure answers from police

The family of a man shot dead in west Belfast nearly five years ago have expressed hope that an inquest can secure answers from police. Kieran Wylie, 57, was shot at close range at a house in Lenadoon Avenue on May 17 ...

04 Mar 2025 at 16:10

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