The Police Ombudsman has opened an investigation into how the PSNI managed allegations of inappropriate conduct made against a former police officer while he was still a serving PSNI member.
The new investigation is linked to an on-going Police Ombudsman case which saw the former officer arrested in December 2025 on suspicion of committing more than 10 non-recent offences between 2000 and 2009. These include a suspected rape, other sexual offences, and misconduct in public office.
Police Ombudsman Chief Executive, Hugh Hume, said:
“This investigation centres on how a number of allegations made against the police officer were handled at that time.
“These are sensitive issues and those who made allegations did so in difficult circumstances. My priority is to ensure that their voices remain at the centre of the investigation as it progresses.”
We would encourage anyone who has concerns about allegations of this nature to contact the Police Ombudsman's Office on 028 9082 8600.