The Assistant Chief Constable of the PSNI has welcomed the publication of final report of the Muckamore Public Inquiry, which outlines a number key recommendations for the force.

Following the publication of the findings of the Muckamore Public Inquiry, Assistant Chief Constable Davy Beck commented: "We welcome the report and its findings and accept the recommendation specific to the Police Service of Northern Ireland. We will work hard to improve the process for the review of live investigations and escalation where required." He continued: "This remains the largest adult safeguarding investigation in the UK and is the subject of ongoing criminal proceedings. The public inquiry has been running parallel to our police investigation. To date, we have reported 124 people to the Public Prosecution Service with the first file submitted in April 2020."

"The protection of our most vulnerable is a priority for the Police Service of Northern Ireland. This has been a very detailed and complex investigation and our specially trained officers from our Public Protection Branch, have provided ongoing support to the families whose loved ones are at the centre of this investigation."

He said the publication of the findings is a key moment for those affected: "Today marks a significant milestone for them and we thank the families involved for their patience and unwavering support for our investigation."