A body representing rank-and-file police officers in the North has cut its ties with the Police Ombudsman's Office.

Police Ombudsman Nuala O’Loan tonight faced demands for her resignation as a new row flared over her damning assessment of the Omagh bomb inquiry.

Northern Ireland’s Policing Board is to face demands for an early response to calls for an outside officer to take charge of the Omagh bomb inquiry.

Sir Ronnie Flanagan is set to accept the main recommendations of the Ombudman’s damning report into the Omagh bomb inquiry.