Flanagan says rift can be resolved

Ronnie Flanagan has expressed regret at comments he made after the publication of the police ombudsman's report into the Omagh bombing.

The Omagh atrocity killed 31 people.

Mr Flanagan said he would publicly commit suicide if the conclusions about him in the report were found to be true.

The police ombudsman, Nuala O’ Laon, criticised the judgement and leadership of the Chief Constable.

The Chief Constable said he hopes the rift that has developed, as a result of the Ombudsman’s report, can be resolved.

He said: "Although the relationship has been damaged and I feel sorely wronged, I have no doubt that relationships can be rebuilt."