The inquest into the death of Noah Donohoe is now in the jury's hands, as they consider whether police errors contributed to the schoolboy's passing. Noah went missing in June 2020, and his body was discovered in a water tunnel six days later. The coroner has emphasized that any police failings must relate to actions taken before Noah's death.
Testimonies during the inquest highlighted multiple criticisms of the PSNI's investigation, including missed opportunities. The police faced an unprecedented volume of missing person reports at the time, which they claimed impacted their response. The jury is expected to reach a verdict soon, with implications for both police procedures and public safety measures in similar cases.