The Police Ombudsman has announced the arrest today
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A serving PSNI officer was arrested by Ombudsman investigators today for allegedly perverting the course of justice and abusing their position for sexual purposes.
The Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland made the arrest on Tuesday, May 26, following a referral from the PSNI Chief Constable last year. The officer was previously arrested on suspicion of similar but separate offences, as well as intimidating a witness and misusing police I.T. systems.
An Ombudsman spokesperson said: “Police Ombudsman investigators have today (Tuesday 26 May 2026) arrested a serving PSNI officer on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and misconduct in public office relating to abuse of position for sexual purposes.
“Following a referral from the Chief Constable last year, the officer was previously arrested on suspicion of similar but separate offences, as well as intimidating a witness and misusing police I.T. systems.”
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