LISTEN ¦ "This is a relief but not a surprise. I had every confidence in our professionalism, in our integrity and I'm so pleased that has been verified, vindicated by the police ombudsman and that we have been exonerated" - @ChiefConPSNI

Chief Constable George Hamilton and his deputy Drew Harris have been cleared of allegations of criminal activity and misconduct in public office after an investigation by the police ombudsman. 

It followed complaints over the conduct of a bribery inquiry by the PSNI. 

Assistant Chief Constable Mark Hamilton and a number of other officers have also been cleared of all allegations against them.