Ms McAllister has said: "This is yet another example of the gross incompetence we've seen when it comes to this killer Jonathan Creswell and the interactions his victims had with police. I am unfortunately not surprised by the Ombudsman's findings but I welcome this report today.
“We need complete transparency on the issue and the PSNI must explain why they are not following the misconduct recommendations. They should also re-examine all police interactions with Creswell, including any missed opportunities, to ensure lessons are learned going forward.
“Following the failings of the investigation into Jonathan Creswell and the death of Katie Simpson, public confidence must be restored. This is exactly why I'm now in the process of changing the law regarding how misconduct is handled within the PSNI.
“At a time when violence against women and girls should be a focus for all agencies, it is crucial that women have confidence that their complaints will be handled appropriately by the police service.”