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Key findings in Police Ombudsman’s probe into Kingsmill Massacre investigation

The ombudsman detailed failures including several instances of police planning to arrest suspects but not following through.

Evening Standard

Watchdog identifies series of failings in investigation of Kingsmill Massacre

Ten Protestant workmen were shot dead by the IRA outside the village of Kingsmill in 1976 in one of the most notorious incidents of the Troubles.

The Independent UK

No evidence of police collusion in 1978 La Mon bombing, says ombudsman

The Police Ombudsman’s report considered the effectiveness of the initial RUC investigation.

Evening Standard

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Police apologise as watchdog finds Katie Simpson’s family ‘failed’ by probe

The Police Ombudsman criticised a ‘lack of investigative mindset’ in the probe into the 21-year-old’s murder.

Evening Standard

Initial police investigation into Katie Simpson murder ‘flawed’, says watchdog

The Police Ombudsman concluded that the initial investigation had ‘failed the Simpson family’.

Evening Standard

Police Ombudsman faces calls to step aside amid probe into incident at her home

DUP MP Gavin Robinson and UUP leader Doug Beattie said Marie Anderson should step aside until the police investigation concludes.

The Independent UK

Gerard Lawlor family ‘disappointed’ by Ombudsman report

The family has differed with the findings of a Police Ombudsman report which found failures in the probe, but no collusion.

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Suspended chief constable ‘strenuously denies any allegations of criminality’

Will Kerr, Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall Police, is being investigated by the Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland and the police watchdog.

The Independent UK

New inquest granted into 1974 killing of nationalist councillor Patsy Kelly

He was abducted and killed by loyalists as he left the bar in Trillick, Co Tyrone, where he worked.

The Independent UK

PSNI officer dismissed for 'gross misconduct' after taking vulnerable man's bike

The bike was eventually returned to its owner after being found at the officer's home during a police search organised after a sergeant raised concerns in March 2021

Belfast Live

Man finally learns UVF shot and killed dad 50 years after his death

John Crawford was killed by the UVF in January 1974 at the furniture workshop he owned in West Belfast.

Daily Record

Son of man killed 50 years ago has answers to who shot his father as UVF admit murder

The report from the UVF also confirmed the family’s suspicion there had been collusion in the murder

Belfast Live

UVF provide answers to bereaved family 50 years after west Belfast murder

The family of John Crawford spoke to the UVF through an interlocutor over seven years.

The Independent UK

Police Ombudsman says complaints against PSNI officers are on the rise

Belfast City saw the largest increase in complaints

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PSNI to meet family of Matthew McCallan after concerns raised over missing person investigation

The PSNI has referred the case to the Police Ombudsman

Belfast Live

Norman Moffatt murder: PSNI apologise over investigation "shortcomings"

"We have had very few answers about what happened but have battled on for all these years knowing that things were not done properly by Police"

Belfast Live

Police Ombudsman makes recommendations to PSNI after death of Lisa Gow in 2018

Lisa Gow died when she was struck by a stolen car being pursued by police

Belfast Live

Police Ombudsman appeal after three members of public 'detained by eight to 10 PSNI officers'

The Police Ombudsman’s Office has issued a statement

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The Independent UK

Police source ‘leaking’ material on Donohoe case on social media, court told

The PSNI said it was unaware of any unauthorised disclosure of police information on the schoolboy’s disappearance on Twitter.

The Independent UK

Prosecutions over St Patrick’s Day disco deaths welcomed by victim’s father

James Bradley also expressed disappointment that no police officers will be prosecuted over the fatal crush incident on March 17 2019.

The Independent UK

Two men and company to be charged over St Patrick’s Day disco deaths

Three teenagers died in a crush outside the Greenvale Hotel in Cookstown on March 17, 2019.

Belfast Live

Claudy bomb families remember day 'community was torn apart' 50 years ago

"Every day is another day without justice and I worry that I won't live to see victims and families get the justice they deserve."

The Independent UK

‘Government seeking to shut down future ombudsman reports on collusion’

A solicitor representing families affected by the latest Police Ombudsman probe has heavily criticised the Government’s legacy proposals.

Belfast Live

Police Ombudsman finds 'collusive' behaviour involving South Belfast UDA and RUC

Watchdog “identified eight UDA/UFF members who were linked, through intelligence, to the murders and attempted murders of 27 people”

The Independent UK

Families vow to get justice on 30th anniversary of Ormeau Road bookies atrocity

The long-awaited Police Ombudsman report into the shooting will be given to families on Monday.

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