NI police officers to be prosecuted for allegedly sharing images of dead bodies

The police ombudsman investigation examined a number of incidents, including the alleged sharing of images at the scenes of sudden deaths. Photograph: Liam McBurney/PA

A serving officer and a former officer of the Police Service of Northern Ireland are to be prosecuted for allegedly sharing images of dead bodies, including that of a person who took their own life.

There is sufficient evidence to charge the two with misconduct in public office after an investigation by the police ombudsman, the public prosecution service said on Tuesday.