A Police Ombudsman investigation also found that the level of available archive material is “a stark example of limited police record management”. There was also criticism of a detective constable leading the murder investigation, a “lack of engagement” by police with the Frazer family and disposal of a recovered weapon. The former police ombudsman stated that Mr Frazer was a victim of sectarian violence, and the Provisional IRA alone was responsible for his murder. She also concluded that, from the failings identified in the investigation, Mr Frazer’s family were failed by the RUC investigation into his murder. The ombudsman report was received by the Frazer family on Thursday.

Source: The Herald February 05, 2026 13:48 UTC