As far as I can tell, an inquest has yet to be held into the death of former senior Sinn Féin member, and informer, Denis Donaldson in 2006 – responsibility for which was claimed by the Real IRA. But, despite a previous NI Police Ombudsman‘s finding that there had been no police misconduct here, the new incumbent has reportedly launched a new investigation into allegations that police officers may have contributed to the death of Denis Donaldson. BBC NI home affairs correspondent Vincent Kearney explains.
…a BBC Spotlight investigation in October 2011 revealed investigators had not interviewed a special branch officer who Mr Donaldson’s family believe may hold vital information about what happened.
They were also unaware he had been writing a journal which his family believe could contain clues about who killed him and why.
The current ombudsman, Michael Maguire, confirmed on Wednesday that he has launched a new investigation.
It is understood investigators will seek access to the journal, which was removed by Garda officers investigating the killing, and to interview the special branch officer.
Well, good luck with that…
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