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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Five-Yr-Old Girl Has Died Following Road Traffic Collision

The Police Service of Northern Ireland can sadly confirm a five-year-old girl has died following a road traffic collision in Newry. Detective Inspector Stewart from the Police Service’s Collision Investigation Unit said: “We received a report at approximately 9.25pm on Sunday, 21st June of a collision involving a black Ford Tourneo van and child in […]

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Crime Government Westminster

Hanna Welcomes Donaldson Verdict

Responding to the verdict in the Jeffrey Donaldson case, SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP said: “My first thoughts today are with the victims of this abuse, who showed immense courage in coming forward and giving evidence knowing the scrutiny and attention they would face. Their bravery has resulted in justice being done. “This case should […]

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Community Constituency Crime Government Lurgan Stormont Upper Bann

Tennyson Pays Tribute to Survivors Following Donaldson Trial Verdict

Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson MLA has paid tribute to the victims of Jeffrey Donaldson, following news that he has been found guilty of 18 child sex abuse charges, including one charge of rape. Mr Tennyson has said: “My thoughts are first and foremost with the two survivors at the centre of this case. “Their […]

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Crime

Ex DUP Leader Donaldson Guilty of Child Sex Abuse Charges Including One of Rape

The background Jeffrey Donaldson was one of the best-known politicians in Northern Ireland. He served as a Westminster MP for many years, was a former leader of the DUP, and played a major role in unionist politics. In March 2024, the PSNI announced that a man in his early 60s and a woman in her […]

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Community Constituency Crime South Down Uncategorized Warrenpoint

Warrenpoint: 40 Yr Old Charged With Possession of Offensive Weapon

Police have charged a man to court following an arrest in the Drumlin Walk area of Warrenpoint on Sunday night, 14th June. The 40-year-old was charged with possessing an offensive weapon in a public place. He is due to appear before Newry Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 8th July. As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Newry: Harte Condemns Burning of Two Vehicles In Overnight Incident

Newry City Sinn Féin Councillor Valerie Harte has condemned the burning of two vehicles in an overnight incident in Newry. The Councillor said, “I strongly condemn the disgraceful incident in which two vans belonging to a local business were deliberately burnt out in the car park at North Street, Newry. This reckless act has caused […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Two Vans Set on Fire In North Street Area

Police received a report of two vans on fire in the North Street area of Newry at approximately 11.25pm last night , Friday 12th June.  Officers attended alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, who extinguished the blaze. The vehicles were completely destroyed as a result of this fire – and were […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Crime Upper Bann

Banbridge: Three 14 Yr Old Girls Arrested In Connection With Assault

Three 14 year old girls have been arrested in connection with an assault on another teenage girl in the Solitude area of Banbridge on Saturday 6 June. The victim, who is also 14, was set upon by a group of girls close to the bridge and sustained a number of injuries including a broken nose, […]

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Community Crime

 Attempted Murder Arrest After Man Suffers Serious Injuries In North Belfast Knife Attack

By Paul Higgins A man in his 30s, believed to be a Somalian national, has been arrested for attempted murder following a knife attack in North Belfast on Monday night.  According to a police statement, the injured man, who is in his 40s, remains in hospital in what has been described as a serious condition.  […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Woman In 70s Scammed Out of £250,000 of Savings

After an older person was defrauded out of their life savings, the Police Service of Northern Ireland is warning the public to be on their guard against financial crime. Detective Inspector Moffett, of Serious Crime Branch, said: “On Thursday, 21st May, we received a report that a Newry woman aged in her 70s had invested in […]

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Community Constituency Crime Downpatrick South Down

Downpatrick: Man Charged In Incident Where Officer Sustained Serious Injuries

Detectives investigating an incident in which an officer sustained serious injuries when he was struck by a stolen police vehicle have charged a man to court and made two further arrests. The man, aged 27, has been charged with dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and using a motor vehicle with no insurance.  He is due […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newcastle Newry and Armagh

Newcastle: Man Arrested Following Armed Robbery

A man arrested following an armed robbery at commercial premises in Main Street, Newcastle on Sunday 31st May, has been charged to court. The man, aged 40, has been charged with robbery and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place and is expected to appear before Newtownards Magistrates Court on Tuesday 2nd June. As is normal […]