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GSOC HAS CONFIRMED its investigation into the death of Derry woman Rebecca Browne has been redesignated and will now seek to establish whether the actions of An Garda Síochána relating to the incident were criminal in nature.
Rebecca Browne, 21, from the Galliagh area of Derry, was struck by a Garda patrol car at 3:15am on 21 May as she was returning home from a night out in Donegal.
The investigation, which was initially launched under Section 95 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005, is now being conducted under Section 98 of the same Act.
The investigation originally set out to determine if the actions of the Gardaí had amounted to a breach of discipline but now it will ascertain whether the actions amounted to a criminal offence.
In a statement the solicitor for the family Conor Moylan of Madden & Finucane said:
“The family of Ms Browne have had concerns surrounding the tragedy from the outset and
want the circumstances to be investigated rigorously.
“We will continue to work closely with the family to ensure a full and proper investigation is carried out.”
Rebecca’s mother Rachel Lynn Smith said: “We are pleased to hear that the investigation is being taken seriously by the Garda Ombudsman.
“We are eager to find out what occurred on the night of Rebecca’s death. We miss our daughter dearly and can only hope that justice will be served.”
Speaking In the wake of Rebecca’s death, SDLP councillor Brian Tierney said the community in Galliagh was devastated.
He said: “I have known Rebecca and the Browne family for many years and they are absolutely devastated by her loss, which has touched the entire community here in Galliagh.”
- With additional reporting from Press Association
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He was an A-H so good riddance to him.
@Con Cussed: Your right in my opinion but if you are a newsperson you should not be biast on air . Even if it’s sometimes almost impossible they have to be professional.
@Con Cussed: I fully agree with you how ever,if you are a news person than you can’t be biast on air but you have to stay professional. How difficult it may be.
@Hans Vos: i disagree. They should present the news in an unbiased manner but can still express their own opinion
@Hans Vos: you have obviously not watched GB news or TalkTv yet,its like watching a 24 hour conservative commercial.
@derek hennessy: all news outlets have gone this way, not just conservative ones.
The face of BBC Gary Lineker every single day social media shows his bias and yet he just gets a slap on wrist and continues to be kept on the air.
The BBC showing the lack of consistency when it comes to there hightest paid presenter across any form.
@Paul Murphy: Ah come on now. Does anybody care that he’s biased towards Leicester City?
More like NorthKorea .com Must be stony faced and only say “The Party & new Dear Leader brings bountiful luxuries for the people of Great country”
It must be very difficult for journalists and newscasters to keep a straight face all the time when confronted by situations and politicians that they know are ludicrous in the extreme.
@Liam Dunne: indeed as sf sue every rumble and tumble money in Dail Eireann.
It’s gone mad over there the lady is right.
Have they ever watched or listened to Nolan on BBC north?????
@M Bowe: Nolan isn’t the state broadcaster though, it’s a Opinion talkshow, impartiality doesn’t have to factor into Nolans show. That’s the difference.
That’s a bit hasty. If you want proper bias look at GB NEWS for any two minutes of the day. It’s bias super charged.
@Ray Dunne: GB News isn’t the National Broadcaster, paid for by everyone (TV licence) in England. That’s why BBC News and their reporters have to be impartial. The news, no matter how you may want it, cannot/should not show bias.
What about all the Corbyn bashers??!! What about the persistent abuse and eventual decimation of the Labour Party by many on the BBC in particular? I hold them at least partly responsible for the UK’s economic mess.
Quick take her off air, how dare she have an opinion.
If a male journalist reacted the same way, would he have been dealt with differently, or at all?
Peter Allis had to apologise for a comment ( if he putts this she can have a new kitchen). The BBC being rediculus.
Another new one for the Times Radio.
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