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Daughter of man murdered in Loyalist feud ‘disappointed’ at progress to inquest

Work is ongoing in preparation for an inquest into the deaths of John Coulter and Robert Mahood.

Evening Standard

Police officer dismissed for sending racist and sexualised WhatsApp messages

The messages, sent while on duty, contained material which was also sectarian, racist and homophobic

Evening Standard

Police officer sacked for sending racist and sexualised WhatsApp messages

The messages, sent while on duty, contained material which was also sectarian, racist and homophobic

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Independent review recommended for police investigation into murdered teenager

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

Evening Standard

Suspended chief constable will not be prosecuted over alleged sexual offences

The PPS in Northern Ireland also said Will Kerr will not face charges relating to an allegation of misconduct in public office.

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

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

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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

Simon Byrne’s four years as NI’s police chief beset by controversies

Mr Byrne has resigned as chief constable of the PSNI.

The Independent UK

PSNI chief Byrne’s tenure has been marked by controversies

The Police Service of Northern Ireland’s fifth chief constable also endured a sometimes stormy relationship with political leaders.

The Independent UK

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

Chief constable facing criminal investigation into sexual offence allegations

Will Kerr has been suspended from his role as Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall Police.

The Independent UK

Families voice concern of potential impact of bill on La Mon bomb investigation

Twelve people were killed when the IRA exploded a bomb at the hotel on the outskirts of Belfast in 1978.

The Independent UK

‘Collusive behaviour’ in RUC investigation of murder of Co Tyrone councillor

The Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland found the RUC investigation into the 1974 murder was 'wholly inadequate'

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Police officer and former officer to be prosecuted following sharing of death scene images

It is understood one of the officers has already been dismissed from the PSNI, while the other is suspended.

Belfast Live

Marian Beattie murder: Family determined to get justice after 50 years

Monument to be unveiled at quarry where teenager was found

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