31/07/2026
Serving PSNI Officer Arrested Following Police Ombudsman Investigation
Investigators from the Police Ombudsman have arrested a serving PSNI officer on suspicion of misconduct in public office relating to alleged abuse of position for sexual purposes.
The arrest and accompanying search operation were carried out on Thursday 30 July 2026.
The operation follows a referral made by the Chief Constable to the Police Ombudsman in May of this year.
The arrest and accompanying search operation were carried out on Thursday 30 July 2026.
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