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Crime

Police Appeal Following Kilkeel Burglary

Detectives are appealing for information following a report of a burglary in Kilkeel on Wednesday, November 10. A police spokesperson said: “It was reported shortly before 7.50pm that sometime between 4.30pm and 7.30pm, entry was gained to a property in the St Columba’s Villas area. “A sum of money was taken during the burglary and […]

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Crime

Two Charged Following Loughgall Road Incident

Police have charged two men, both aged 33, appeared before Lisburn Magistrates’ Court (Monday 22 November). This follows an incident in the Loughgall Road area of Armagh on Saturday morning, 20 November. The two are charged with offences including the attempted theft of a vehicle, going equipped for theft and handling stolen goods. As is […]

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Crime Newry

Police Appeal Following Newry Burglary

Detectives are appealing for information following a burglary at a house in the Lower Catherine Street area of Newry on Monday (15th November) between 9.30am and 11.30am.  The female householder, aged in her 80s and who lives alone, was not in the house at the time of the burglary. An upstairs window was forced open and the intruders […]

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Community Crime

Police Issue Warning Regarding Cold Callers

Police are asking householders to check the credentials of unknown callers to their door. The advice comes as the darker months approach and Police often seen a rise in the numbers of calls regarding suspicious cold callers. Chief Superintendent Gerry McGrath explains: “Most callers are genuine however a small number of criminals take advantage of […]

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Armagh Crime

Car Stolen at House in Richhill

Police received a report of a stolen car in the Orchard Hill area of Richhill shortly before 6.25am yesterday morning (Thursday, November 11). It was reported that sometime overnight a black Mercedes Benz had been taken from the driveway of the property. Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact police on […]

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Community Crime

ScamwiseNI Partnership Celebrates Five Years of Success

TODAY, (November 10th) marks the fifth anniversary of the launch of the ScamwiseNI Partnership. The initiative was started by a number of organisations including the Police Service of Northern Ireland, Department of Justice, The Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland and the Northern Ireland Policing Board, in response to the growing number of scams […]

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Crime Newry

Police Appeal Following Newry Business Burglary

Police in Newry are appealing for information following a report of a burglary at business premises at the Monaghan Street area on Saturday 13th November. Detective Sergeant Ritchie said: “Sometime between 5:05am and 5:20am, it was reported that three males got out of a black Audi A4 car and smashed the front window of a barber […]

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Crime

Newry Car Salesman Gets Six Years For Gun Possession

A Newry car salesman caught at an arms hide with two guns and ammunition has been sent to prison. Michael Gerald Drummond, of Orior Park, Bessbrook was tracked to the hide in March 2019 during an aerial police operation. He admitted ten charges, including possessing loaded Glock and Colt pistols in suspicious circumstances without a […]

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Crime Newry

Newry Man Accused of Murder and Arson Named and Bailed

By Paul Higgins A Co. Down man accused of murdering his drinking partner allegedly started three separate fires in the victim’s bungalow, a court heard today (wed).  Newry Magistrates Court also heard that while the victim Jimmy Thompson was found lying on a bed and pronounced dead at the scene, 42-year-old Gary Anthony Paul Magee […]

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Community Crime South Down

Councillor Addresses ASB in Rowallane

Following recent reports of anti-social behaviour throughout the Rowallane area, local Alliance councillor, Patrick Brown, and other DEA members took part in a meeting with the PSNI in an attempt to address the issue. Cllr Brown commented: “Last week, myself and other Rowallane DEA members had a constructive meeting with senior PSNI officers to discuss […]

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Crime Portadown

Aontu Condemn Portadown Hate Crime

Aontú Member in Upper Bann Kieran Mc Causland has condemned an attack on a Family Home in Portadown. Mr. Mc Causland said ” On Saturday 6th November a Romanian Family had their Home attacked by Youths in the Ballyoran area of Portadown “. ” The Home was attacked by a large crowd with stones and […]

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Crime Newry

Newry Man Charged With Murder and Arson

Detectives investigating a fatal house fire which occurred in the Parkview area of Newry on Friday 21 May 2021 have charged a 42-year-old man with murder and arson with intent to endanger lifeHe is due to appear at Newry Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 9 November. As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public […]