Stormont leaders call for answers over vetting of former police ombudsman Gavin Robinson suggested there were security concerns around the appointment of Marie Anderson. Evening Standard · Apr 21
PM urged to include ‘deep dive’ into ombudsman appointment in vetting review DUP leader Gavin Robinson claimed that Marie Anderson had been appointed to the role of police ombudsman in 2019 ‘despite security concerns’. Evening Standard · Apr 20
Family of 1975 murder victim Bertie Frazer ‘failed by RUC investigation’ The police ombudsman found the level of available archive material was a ‘stark example of limited police record management’. Evening Standard · Feb 5
Police Ombudsman not to be prosecuted over alleged misconduct in public office Police also investigated Marie Anderson for the potential offence of perverting the course of justice relating to an incident in 2023. Evening Standard · Oct 9, 2025
Northern Ireland’s Police Ombudsman takes temporary leave Marie Anderson said she has delegated authority in her office’s chief executive and senior staff to ensure work can continue. Evening Standard · Jun 17, 2025
1989 police probe into murder of John Devine ‘seriously defective’ – Ombudsman The 37-year-old father-of-three was killed by loyalists in Belfast in July 1989. Evening Standard · Jun 12, 2025
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 · Apr 29, 2025
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 · Apr 29, 2025
Former RUC officer to be prosecuted for murder after ombudsman probe The charges relate to an incident in Northern Ireland. Evening Standard · Mar 13, 2025
Ombudman ‘could not establish’ that officers heard claim of Morley murder Eoin Morley was murdered by the Provisional IRA in Newry in 1990. Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2025
Probe into incident at NI police ombudsman’s home ‘to conclude within weeks’ Officers attended Marie Anderson’s address on September 23 following a report of a domestic incident. The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2023
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 · Oct 20, 2023
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 · Jul 26, 2023
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 · Jul 26, 2023
The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023 Chief constable being criminally investigated over sexual offences allegations Will Kerr was formerly the assistant chief constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
Belfast Live · Jun 29, 2023 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 · Apr 26, 2023 ‘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'
Belfast Live · Oct 27, 2022 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
The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2022 Belfast police accused of posing man’s body for photos after suicide ‘Series of arrests’ made after images shared online, including speech bubble with derogatory language
Belfast Live · Mar 11, 2022 Denis Donaldson murder: Police Ombudsman releases report into PSNI conduct Mrs Anderson said her investigation had found no evidence that police had leaked any information about Mr Donaldson’s whereabouts
Belfast Live · Feb 8, 2022 Ombudsman Report: Relatives vow to fight on for 'truth and justice' "Today is all about the families and the victims, we’ve been waiting over 30 years for this report"
The Independent UK · Feb 8, 2022 Families call for justice after damning police watchdog report on UDA murders Police Ombudsman Marie Anderson said the RUC had engaged in ‘collusive behaviours’ in relation to a series of loyalist murders in south Belfast.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 8, 2022 Evidence police in Belfast colluded with loyalists in the Troubles, report finds Eight loyalist attacks in the 1990s were investigated, including the murders at Sean Graham bookmaker
Belfast Live · Feb 8, 2022 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”