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Community Crime

Lisburn: Police Respond to Shocking Viral Footage

The PSNI have responded to a viral video showing an autistic girl being dragged out of a shop in Lisburn during an incident. The horrific footage has been shared via social media prompting outrage from the public. Lisburn and Castlereagh District Commander, Superintendent Kelly Moore said: “We are aware of video footage which is circulating […]

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Community Crime Uncategorized

£19 Million Lost to Fraud In Northern Ireland

More than 5,200 reports of fraud have been made to the Police Service of Northern Ireland in the 12-month period from November 2023 to the end of October this year, with the total reported loss close to £19 million. The figures, from Action Fraud, cover the 12-month period from 1st November 2023 to 31st October […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Armagh: Two Dead Following Killylea Road Collision

The Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm that two men have sadly died following a two vehicle road traffic collision on the Killylea Road outside Killylea, County Armagh. Inspector Cherith Adair, from the Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Police received a report shortly before 12:45pm yesterday, Friday 27th December, of a collision involving a dark […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Lurgan: Report of Burglary In Sunningdale Area

Detectives are appealing for information following the report of a burglary in the Sunningdale area of Lurgan on Friday 20th December. Detective Sergeant Johnston said: “It was reported that entry into a house in the area was gained via the back door, sometime before 8.20pm on Thursday 19th December. “After rummaging through the house, the suspects later […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Armagh: Appeal Following Burglary In City

Detectives are appealing for information following the report of a burglary in Armagh city on Friday 20th December. Detective Sergeant Johnston said: “Officers received a report of a burglary in the Altavallen Park area, which occurred sometime on Wednesday 18th December, whilst the resident was not present. “The front door of the house was forced open and […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Bessbrook: Shot Fired at House In Dobsons Way

Detectives in Newry are investigating a report of a shot fired at the front door of a house at Dobson’s Way, Bessbrook, in the early hours of Thursday 19th December.  It is believed at this stage that the incident occurred at around 4am on Thursday morning. Officers responded, and enquiries identified damage to the front […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Police Investigating Arson of Silver Volkswagen Golf

Police are investigating an Arson of a silver Volkswagen Golf within the vicinity of Carriff Vale, Newry on Thursday 28th November 2024 at approximately 0400 hours. We are appealing for anyone who may have CCTV, dash cam footage or was with the vicinity and has any information that may assist to contact Police on 101 […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newcastle South Down

Newcastle: Witnesses Sought Following RTC

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a road traffic collision in Newcastle. Sergeant Todd said: “We received a report at approximately 12.45pm on Tuesday, 17th December that a woman was involved in a collision with a car in the Donard Street area of the town. “Officers attended, alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Crime Upper Bann

Two Charged With Murder of Karen Cummings

Detectives investigating the murder of Karen Cummings in Banbridge have today, 17 December, charged two men with murder.  Both are expected to appear before Newry Court tomorrow, Wednesday 18 December. The 32-year-old man is charged with murder. The 42-year-old-man is charged with murder, firearms-related offences and handling stolen goods. As is usual procedure, all charges are reviewed […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Man Sustains Injuries In Burglary

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following an aggravated burglary in Newry. Detective Sergeant Johnston said: “Police received a report on Monday evening, 16th December of an assault in the Patrick Street area of the city. “Two men, who were holding umbrellas and wearing high-vis vests, gained access to the property around 4pm where […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Crime Government Stormont Upper Bann

‘Together We Must Unite and End Violence Against Women and Girls’ – Sinn Fein

Sinn Féin MLA Linda Dillon has expressed her condolences to the family of Karen Cummings. Speaking after police launched a murder investigation into the death, Linda Dillon said: “It is absolutely devastating to hear that Karen Cummings was murdered.  “My heartfelt thoughts are with her family as they come to terms with this loss. “This […]

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Community Crime Government Stormont

Since Stalking Act Became Law, 90% of Conviction Cases Dealt With Within One Year

New figures demonstrate the ongoing success of enhanced stalking protections, the Justice Minister has said. Minister Long has welcomed the publication of an addendum to the first report on the Protection from Stalking Act (NI) 2022, which provides additional information on processing times for conviction cases of stalking and threatening or abusive behaviour. The Minister […]