SDLP calls for resignation of Inspectorate

SDLP leader Mark Durkan said former Chief Constable of the RUC Ronnie Flanaghan should resign from his new post as head of the Inspectorate of Constabulary.

The call follows today's publication of the North's Police Ombudsman Nuala O'Loan into collusion between the Royal Ulster Constabulary and loyalist paramilitaries.

“He met with the Police Ombudsman’s investigation but was unable to assist her investigation,” he said.

“So either he was not in control of a dysfunctional organisation or he knew full well, but kept the truth hidden.

“In either event, he should not be heading up the Inspectorate of Constabulary. He should resign.”