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1969 deaths - 'significant police failures'

06.05.21 Sign on front of Police Ombudsman's building

The Police Ombudsman, Marie Anderson, has identified significant operational and investigative failures by the RUC in relation to the deaths of four people during severe disorder in Belfast on the night of 14/15 August 1969.

PDF LogoStatutory report: Significant police failures in relation to the deaths of four people at the outset of 'The Troubles'

Police Ombudsman investigating Derry/Londonderry incident

18.04.21

The Police Ombudsman’s Office is investigating after a man was shot by police in Derry/Londonderry last night (Saturday 17 April).

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If you wish to make a complaint about a police officer or member of police staff, please use our online complaint form, email us at  complaints@policeombudsman.org or call us on 0300 123 2989 (telephone calls may be recorded for joint protection, training and other lawful purposes).

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Information about the work of the Police Ombudsman in investigating incidents related to "The Troubles" in Northern Ireland between 1968 and 1998.

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