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The Police Ombudsman has asked to meet the Omagh trial judge to discuss his concerns about police conduct.The Police Ombudsman has asked to meet the Omagh trial judge to discuss his concerns about police conduct.
Mr Justice Weir said two officers were deceptive and suggested others may also have been involved.Mr Justice Weir said two officers were deceptive and suggested others may also have been involved.
The Omagh trial ended last month when Sean Hoey was acquitted of 58 charges, including 29 counts of murder.The Omagh trial ended last month when Sean Hoey was acquitted of 58 charges, including 29 counts of murder.
Detective Chief Inspector Philip Marshall and Constable Fiona Cooper admitted in court they had lied about the gathering of forensic evidence.Detective Chief Inspector Philip Marshall and Constable Fiona Cooper admitted in court they had lied about the gathering of forensic evidence.
In his judgement, Mr Justice Weir accused them of "deliberate and calculated" deception.In his judgement, Mr Justice Weir accused them of "deliberate and calculated" deception.
'Deception'
The judge also claimed that "others involved in the investigation and preparation of the case for trial" may have played a part in that deception.The judge also claimed that "others involved in the investigation and preparation of the case for trial" may have played a part in that deception.
During the trial, Mr Marshall claimed he had been asked to change his statement by a member of the Omagh investigation team.During the trial, Mr Marshall claimed he had been asked to change his statement by a member of the Omagh investigation team.
That claim, and the judge's suggestion that other police officers may have been involved in deception, is now being examined by the Ombudsman, and investigators want to speak directly to the judge to seek clarification of his remarks.That claim, and the judge's suggestion that other police officers may have been involved in deception, is now being examined by the Ombudsman, and investigators want to speak directly to the judge to seek clarification of his remarks.