PSNI officer dismissed after Ombudsman uncovers ‘catalogue of corruption’

A PSNI officer who began a sexual relationship with a woman within 24 hours of meeting her through a criminal investigation, concealed three conflicts of interest and attempted to falsify an official statement has been dismissed without notice. Police Ombudsman Jacqui Durkin described the officer’s conduct as a “catalogue of corruption”, saying he abused his position for sexual purposes, lied,…