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Full probe into sex claims against ex-PSNI officer ‘essential’ for public trust

Full probe into sex claims against ex-PSNI officer ‘essential’ for public trust

Wed, 11 Mar, 2026

PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher welcomed the investigation being carried out by the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland.

Multiple potential victims of ex-PSNI officer identified in sex offences probe

Multiple potential victims of ex-PSNI officer identified in sex offences probe

Tue, 10 Mar, 2026

The former officer was arrested by ombudsman investigators in December 2025.

PSNI ‘did not have capacity’ to manage risk posed by catfish killer Alexander McCartney

PSNI ‘did not have capacity’ to manage risk posed by catfish killer Alexander McCartney

Mon, 10 Nov, 2025

McCartney was jailed last year for a litany of online sexual abuse.

Independent review recommended for investigation into murdered teenager

Independent review recommended for investigation into murdered teenager

Thu, 26 Jun, 2025

The body of Marian Beattie (18) was found at the bottom of a quarry in Co Tyrone in 1973.