Independent unionist MLA Doug Beattie calls for the Police Ombudsman to investigate what police knew regarding Jeffrey Donaldson. Beattie says there are “important and reasonable questions which require clear and transparent answers” and argues that an independent probe is needed to clarify the information available to police in relation to the matter. The request focuses specifically on determining what police knew and when, rather than addressing the underlying allegations directly. The reports present the call for an Ombudsman review as an effort to ensure public accountability and appropriate scrutiny. No details about the substance of any allegations, any specific evidence, or the timeline are included in the provided accounts. The coverage is consistent across outlets in describing Beattie’s position and wording, and in stating that the Police Ombudsman is the body being asked to conduct the investigation.