An investigation by the Police Ombudsman has determined that the Police Service of Northern Ireland inadequately handled a 2016 indecent exposure allegation against Jonathan Creswell, failing to meet the needs of the victim. The report highlighted significant shortcomings, including a lack of witness statements and failure to consider Creswell's prior violent offenses, which could have impacted the investigation's direction.
Creswell, who was on trial for the murder of Katie Simpson at the time of his death in 2024, had previously been accused of exposing himself to a woman in 2015. The Ombudsman has recommended disciplinary actions for the officers involved, emphasizing the importance of thorough investigations in cases of sexual violence and the need for police to recognize patterns of behavior in offenders.