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Orde to face questions over Omagh Omagh officers are still on duty
(about 11 hours later)
The body that holds the police to account is to meet NI's chief constable to discuss damning comments by the judge in the Omagh bomb trial. Northern Ireland's chief constable has confirmed two officers under investigation following the Omagh bomb trial are still on duty.
Sean Hoey was cleared of 58 charges, including the murders of 29 people in the Real IRA attack in August 1998. Sir Hugh Orde was speaking after being questioned by the Policing Board, the body that holds the police to account.
Mr Justice Weir told the trial two officers on the case were guilty of a "deliberate and calculated deception". Last month, Sean Hoey was cleared of 58 charges, including the murders of 29 people in the 1998 Real IRA attack.
On Thursday, the Policing Board will hold a special meeting with Sir Hugh Orde to discuss the comments. Mr Justice Weir told the Omagh trial two officers on the case were guilty of "deliberate and calculated deception".
Last month, Sir Hugh defended the performance of police adding that detectives were hindered by mistakes during the initial investigation after the bombing. Sir Hugh has confirmed that one is currently working as a chief inspector, the another is a constable.
Sir Hugh has defended the performance of police Speaking at a news conference on Thursday, Sir Hugh said he would act on any recommendations from a current investigation by the Police Ombudsman.
He said the allegation about the two officers was in relation to a device in 2001, not in relation to the Omagh investigation.
"The judge's comments were rightly damning. I have said I will deal with that through the Police Ombudsman," he said.
"Rest assured, when the ombudsman reports, I will take firm action if it needs to be taken."
He also said the decision to prosecute Mr Hoey was "sound."
Twenty-nine people were killed in the Omagh bomb
Mr Hoey, 38, of Molly Road, Jonesborough in south Armagh, was the only person to have been charged with the Omagh murders - one of the worst atrocities of Northern Ireland's Troubles.Mr Hoey, 38, of Molly Road, Jonesborough in south Armagh, was the only person to have been charged with the Omagh murders - one of the worst atrocities of Northern Ireland's Troubles.
Northern Ireland Secretary Shaun Woodward has said the judge's comments needed serious consideration.Northern Ireland Secretary Shaun Woodward has said the judge's comments needed serious consideration.
Sir Ronnie Flanagan, who is now head of Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary, was the RUC chief constable at the time of the Omagh bombing.Sir Ronnie Flanagan, who is now head of Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary, was the RUC chief constable at the time of the Omagh bombing.
Human Rights Commissions on both sides of the border have called for the British and Irish governments to set up an independent judicial inquiry into the bombing.Human Rights Commissions on both sides of the border have called for the British and Irish governments to set up an independent judicial inquiry into the bombing.
Last month, Sir Hugh defended the performance of police adding that detectives were hindered by mistakes during the initial investigation after the bombing.