Damning review reveals tragic Katie Simpson’s family ‘failed’ by ‘flawed’ initial cop probe into showjumper’s murder Katie Simpson died in hospital almost a week after an incident in Gortnessy Meadows, Lettershandoney, on August 3 2020, Katie and her Family were so Badly Let Down, by the PSNI? Cresswell took the Easy way, out Suicide.

The Police Ombudsman investigation identified breaches of the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) Code of Ethics in respect of professional duty, the conduct of police investigations and the duty of supervisors.

As a result, disciplinary recommendations were made to the PSNI in respect of six police officers. No action was taken against three officers, two of whom had retired and one for whom no misconduct was proven.

One police officer received a written warning, another received action aimed at improving performance and one received management advice.