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Detectives are investigating after a shop was robbed at knifepoint in Newry on Saturday 18 January. At around 5.20pm a man entered the store on Stream Street. He threatened a member of staff with a knife, forcing her to open the till. He has then removed a sum of cash and made off on foot. […]
Local policing officers in Newry arrested a man on suspicion of a number of offences, Friday 17th January, following a reported disturbance in the Craigmore View area. Inspector Mackin said: “At around 10.20pm, we received a report that an altercation was ongoing. Officers were immediately tasked to the scene, and established that a 23-year-old man […]
Police received a report of a serious sexual assault in the Barcroft Park area of Newry shortly before 5am on Saturday 18th January. Enquiries are ongoing and police are appealing to anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area or who may have CCTV or other footage to make contact with police on 101, quoting […]
By Donal McMahon A suspected creeper burglar caught on camera in Newry has sparked concerns for community safety. The male, described as having a beard and dressed in a heavy coat, was captured allegedly trying to gain access to homes and cars in the city’s Courtney Hill area in the early hours of Wednesday January 8 […]
The SDLP is using our Opposition Day on Tuesday to call for urgent action to end violence against women and girls. Motions will focus on new laws to better support victims of abuse, tackling online violence, RSE and healthy relationships and gender-based budgeting. The situation is at crisis point with 25 women violently killed in Northern Ireland […]
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Unit have this afternoon, Monday 13th January, stopped a vehicle in Newry and seized a large sum of money. Detective Sergeant Tracey said: “Following a proactive policing operation, officers stopped a vehicle at the Belfast Road area. Assisted by colleagues from the Roads Policing Unit, a search was conducted […]
A 21 year old man has been charged with a number of offences including disorderly behaviour, possession of an offensive weapon and assault on police following an incident in Newry on Sunday morning, 12 January. At around 8.20am police were called to reports of a man causing a disturbance and throwing items at a property […]
Police are appealing for information following a reported assault in Newry yesterday evening, Thursday, 9th January. It was reported that at approximately 5.40pm, the victim was assaulted by a taxi driver outside retail premises in The Quays area. At this time his injuries aren’t thought to be serious, however it was further reported that the […]
The First Minister and deputy First Minister have announced the launch of the Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG) Local Change Fund. As part of a wider £3.2 million investment, this first step will see £2 million shared across all 11 councils to enable them to support EVAWG action in their local areas. The […]
Justice Minister Naomi Long welcomes the first official publication of domestic abuse prosecutions and convictions statistics. The statistics published today relate to the domestic abuse offence (and associated child aggravators) and any other offence aggravated by reason of involving domestic abuse, provided for in the Domestic Abuse and Civil Proceedings Act (Northern Ireland) 2021. The […]
Police in Lurgan have commenced an investigation after two signs were erected outside a local primary school. District Commander for Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Superintendent Brendan Green said: “Officers received a report on Monday evening, 6th January that the signs had been tied to school railings in the Pollock Drive area of the town. […]
Police can confirm that a 13-year-old boy has sadly died following a collision involving a quad bike on Thursday, January 2nd. Inspector Cherith Adair said: “We received a report of a boy being injured following an incident involving a quad bike on the Low Road, Killeavy. He was taken to hospital where he tragically passed […]
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