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20/10/2023
West Midlands Police To Investigate Incident Involving Police Ombudsman
The PSNI have asked West Midlands Police to investigate an alleged domestic incident at the home of Police Ombudsman Marie Anderson.
It is understood that officers attended a "report of a domestic incident" at an address in Co Down on Saturday, September 23, at around 6.30pm.
According to reports, a 63-year-old man was arrested for common assault and interviewed at Musgrave station on Sunday 24 September.
West Midlands Police has been brought in to lead an investigation and assess whether there are any further criminal offences.
Ulster Unionist leader and Justice spokesperson, Doug Beattie MC, MLA has called on the Police ombudsman, Marie Anderson, to temporarily step down from her position until the findings of an investigation are published.
Mr Beatty said: "In light of the investigation announced tonight, I feel it would be appropriate that Ms. Anderson step down from her role with immediate effect. This will allow for the office of the ombudsman to continue their existing work without distraction or challenge during the necessary process of the investigation."
It is understood that officers attended a "report of a domestic incident" at an address in Co Down on Saturday, September 23, at around 6.30pm.
According to reports, a 63-year-old man was arrested for common assault and interviewed at Musgrave station on Sunday 24 September.
West Midlands Police has been brought in to lead an investigation and assess whether there are any further criminal offences.
Ulster Unionist leader and Justice spokesperson, Doug Beattie MC, MLA has called on the Police ombudsman, Marie Anderson, to temporarily step down from her position until the findings of an investigation are published.
Mr Beatty said: "In light of the investigation announced tonight, I feel it would be appropriate that Ms. Anderson step down from her role with immediate effect. This will allow for the office of the ombudsman to continue their existing work without distraction or challenge during the necessary process of the investigation."
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