Landmark Prosecution: RUC Officer Charged with Murder and Conspiracy

A former RUC officer is to be prosecuted for offences including murder and conspiracy to murder following a Police Ombudsman probe into 125 killings.

Operation Newham: The news emerged on Thursday as the Ombudsman said they are pausing the publication of a report into the largely UVF linked murders in case it would prejudice the pending court case.

Major Legacy Investigation: The watchdog's 'major legacy investigation', named Operation Newham, is described as 'one of the largest and most complex ever undertaken by the Police Ombudsman and encompasses 125 murders, largely attributed to the UVF.

Prosecution Decision: The Ombudsman's investigation has led to a decision by the Public Prosecution Service to prosecute the former member of the RUC for offences including murder and conspiracy to murder that occurred in Northern Ireland, together with an aborted attack in the Republic of Ireland.