Lockerbie bombing investigation

The investigation in to the Lockerbie bombing is still 'very active' and police say they are keen to 'build on' what was learnt by officers who visited Libya last week.

The comments were made by the Chief Constable of Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary, speaking exclusively to ITV News.

One MP says he hopes that a final decision can be made as to whether there is a case that can still be pursued against people who are still alive.

John Bevir has this report:

South of Scotland MP David Mundell has questioned how long the Lockerbie bombing investigation should continue. Mr Mundell, whose constituency includes Lockerbie, thinks that a decision needs to be made about 'the finality of the case'.

Last week officers from Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary were amongst a delegation that travelled to he Libyan capital of Tripoli. Whilst there they spoke to government officials, prompting the Chief Constable of Dumfries and Galloway Police to say the investigation remains 'a very active' one.

Chief Constable of Dumfries and Galloway Police, says the investigation into the Lockerbie bombing 'has reached a new level' and that the force hopes to build on what was learnt by officers who travelled to Libya last week.

Patrick Shearer spoke exclusively to ITV News.