Justice Minister Naomi Long has officially published the report of the Katie Simpson Review. The review was commissioned to examine the circumstances and investigative response following the death of the young woman.

In an oral statement delivered to the Assembly, the Minister addressed the high-profile nature of the case and the man at the centre of the criminal proceedings, Jonathan Creswell.

Minister Long said: "We all know the name Katie Simpson - regrettably because of her senseless, untimely and tragic death. We also know the name Jonathan Creswell – a convicted abuser and the man charged with Katie's rape and murder and found dead at home on the second day of his criminal trial." The Minister also took the opportunity to highlight the actions of those who spoke out during the investigation. She expressed her gratitude to the whistleblowers and members of the public who consistently raised concerns regarding how the case was being handled.

The Minister added: "We also know many individuals raised concerns about the circumstances surrounding Katie's death and the investigation that followed. May I thank all those individuals for their moral integrity, their bravery in coming forward and for their persistence. They fought to give Katie a voice; as a society, we owe them a debt of gratitude."

The report can read here.