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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

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 current and ...

31 Aug 2024 at 13:53

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

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 2020. Two of his ...

04 Mar 2025 at 16:10

Northern Ireland

Watchdog finds ‘no credible evidence’ that shot teenager was trying to surrender

The police ombudsman for Northern Ireland has found “no credible evidence” to verify a claim that a teenager shot dead by police in 1982 was trying to surrender before being killed. Michael Tighe, 17 was shot by the RUC at a hayshed ...

07 Apr 2025 at 12:45

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 10 1991, ...

18 Mar 2025 at 15:37

Northern Ireland

Justice minister says ‘not for me to call for public inquiry’ into Kingsmill

Stormont’s Justice Minister has cautioned against the need for a public inquiry into the Kingsmill Massacre, but was not ruling anything out. Naomi Long said she was wary of putting families and victims “through a series of ...

29 Apr 2025 at 20:02

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 ...

28 Feb 2024 at 15:58

Northern Ireland

Man injured in Newtownabbey shooting was off-duty police officer

A man who suffered non-life-threatening injuries in a shooting in Northern Ireland was an off-duty police officer, the PSNI has said. Police remain at the scene of the shooting in the Beverley Road area of ...

07 Jan 2025 at 18:05

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 ...

28 Feb 2024 at 12:41

Northern Ireland

Police Ombudsman Marie Anderson returns to work

Northern Ireland’s Police Ombudsman Marie Anderson has returned to work after an absence because of illness. In a statement, Mrs Anderson said she is looking forward to recommencing her role. Her ...

06 Jan 2025 at 14:22

Northern Ireland

Suspended chief constable will not be prosecuted over alleged sexual offences

The suspended chief constable of Devon and Cornwall Police will not be prosecuted over allegations of sexual offences. The Public Prosecution Service (PPS) in Northern Ireland also said Will ...

17 Apr 2025 at 13:45

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