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'I was physically sick when they told me'

Two PSNI officers have been under investigation for over three years after they allegedly photographed the body of a young man who had taken his own life and shared the images

Two PSNI officers have been under investigation by the police ombudsman for over three years after they allegedly photographed and videoed the body of a young man who had taken his own life and shared the images online.

We understand the young man's genitals had been exposed.

Spotlight's Mandy McAuley speaks to Good Morning Ulster's Peter Coulter to look at the story in a bit more depth.

**Contains upsetting content

Link to story on 成人快手 News NI website - /news/uk-northern-ireland-62012268

PSNI STATEMENT

Deputy Chief Constable Mark Hamilton said: 鈥淭his investigation is being conducted by the Police Ombudsman. An officer is currently suspended. 鈥淲e expect the highest standards of professionalism and integrity from all of our police officers and staff in accordance with the standards contained in the Police Service of Northern Ireland鈥檚 Code of Ethics. Breaches of the law and the Code will be thoroughly investigated and robustly dealt with in accordance with the procedures laid out in our Conduct Regulations. 鈥淚 would encourage anyone who suspects a member of our Service of abusing their position, in any manner, to report it to us, or to the Ombudsman's Office. You can be assured that the matter will be investigated thoroughly.鈥

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