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Frank McAlinden was sentenced today, Friday 15 December, at Belfast Crown Court for the murder of Eamonn O’Hanlon. Mr O’Hanlon, who was 36 years old, was fatally stabbed in Gilford in May 2022. McAlinden, aged 26, was today told he will serve a minimum of 12 years in prison, having previously pleaded guilty to murder. He […]
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team, investigating the murder of Odhran Kelly, have today, Wednesday December 13, arrested a 30-year-old woman on suspicion of perverting the course of justice. She has been taken to Lurgan Police Station where she is helping police with their enquiries. Detectives are also carrying out a […]
A 44-year-old man has been sentenced at Craigavon Crown Court today, Wednesday 13 December, for the murder of Nathan Gibson in Craigavon in January 2020. John Paul Whitla had previously pleaded guilty to murder, false imprisonment, common assault and entering as a trespasser with intent to commit a sexual offence. In court today, he was told he will serve a […]
Applications for the Tak£500+ project are now open and groups can receive up to an incredible £1000 for a project to benefit their area! This Participatory Budget Fund encourages local residents within the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon borough to apply for funding for a project that they think will have a positive impact on their […]
Translink is advising passengers to plan their journeys in advance over the festive period, with holiday timetables in effect. NI Railways services will operate as normal on Christmas Eve, with an early evening close. There will be no trains running on Christmas Day or Boxing Day and a Saturday timetable will operate between 27th December and 30th December. […]
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team, investigating the murder of Odhran Kelly, have charged a 31-year-old man with murder. He is due to appear before Lisburn Magistrates’ Court on Monday 11th December. As is usual procedure, the charge will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service. ENDS
Police in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon conducted 13 searches across the district on Thursday, 7th December targeting those involved in the supply of controlled substances. Inspector Adam Ruston said: “During the searches, over £22,000 worth of suspected drugs were seized during the proactive policing operations. “Four people were arrested for drugs offences, one person was reported […]
Police are appealing for information following a single vehicle road traffic collision in the Avenue Road area of Lurgan this morning, Sunday 10th December. It was reported that a male pedestrian was struck by a vehicle shortly after 1.45am. Officers attended alongside colleagues from NIAS and the man, aged in his 60s, was taken to […]
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team, who are carrying out a murder investigation following the discovery of a body in Lurgan, have named the deceased as Odhran Kelly. Mr Kelly, who was aged 23, was from the local area. Detective Chief Inspector Tony Kelly said: “A murder investigation was launched […]
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team are continuing to investigate the murder of a man, yet to be identified, following an incident in the Edward Street area of Lurgan, on Sunday 3rd December. Two women, aged 35 and 43, and a 31 year old man, who were arrested yesterday on […]
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder enquiry following an incident in the Edward Street area of Lurgan, on Sunday 3rd December. Two women, aged 35 and 43, and a 31 year old man, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and are currently in custody assisting with police […]
Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of a burglary in Banbridge yesterday, Wednesday 22nd November. Detective Sergeant Wilson said: “It’s believed that entry was gained to a house in the Willow Grove area of the town sometime between 1pm and shortly before 6.10pm. “The property was ransacked, and a sum of […]
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