The PSNI avoided answering a straightforward enquiry about whether An Garda Síochána was contacted regarding Jonathan Creswell, who fled to the Republic of Ireland in 2016 while wanted for exposure.
After almost a year, it was revealed that a refused Freedom of Information request was wrongly grounded on excess costs, yet accepted by the Information Commissioner.
Jonathan Creswell was charged with murdering showjumper Katie Simpson in August 2020.
Concerns were raised from the start, particularly around Creswell’s previous convictions for attacking his former partner, Abi Lyle.
Author's summary: PSNI avoided admitting truth about Jonathan Creswell case for almost a year.