Former ombudsman told report would threaten peace process

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 16:38 · Archive

The former police ombudsman Nuala O'Loan said she was told her report on the Omagh bombing would damage the peace process.

Nuala O'Loan, the former police ombudsman, is giving evidence to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry. She reports being told that her investigation into the Omagh bombing would destroy the peace process.

The Omagh bombing was one of the deadliest attacks of the Northern Ireland conflict. O'Loan's testimony to the inquiry suggests there were concerns about the impact her findings might have on the peace process.

How it is being reported

• Ex-watchdog told she would 'destroy peace process'Nuala O'Loan tells Omagh Bombing Inquiry an RUC chief warned her not to release a critical report.BBC Northern Ireland · 14 Oct, 16:34
• I was told Omagh report would destroy the peace process – Nuala O’LoanThe former police ombudsman is giving evidence to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry.News Letter · 14 Oct, 16:06
• I was told Omagh report would destroy the peace process – Nuala O’LoanBelfast Telegraph · 14 Oct, 14:19

In this story: Nuala O'Loan · Omagh Bombing Inquiry · Omagh

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