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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 […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: 20 Yr Old Violently Assault and Hospitalised

Police are investigating a report of an assault in Newry during the early hours of Sunday morning, 15th December. Sergeant Nesbitt said: “A report was received at approximately 2.30am of an unconscious man in the Monaghan Street area of the city. “The man, aged in his 20s, was transported to hospital where he is being […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Crime Upper Bann

Banbridge: Murder Inquiry Launched After Female Victim Named

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder inquiry following the death of a woman in Banbridge. Detective Inspector Miller said: “Police received a report at approximately 6.30pm on Saturday evening, 14th December of an unconscious woman with a serious head injury inside a house in the Laurel […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Police Vehicle Rammed In Crossmaglen Area Leaving Two Officers Injured

A police vehicle was rammed in the Crossmaglen area leaving two officers injured. A spokesperson for the PSNI said: “Whilst on mobile patrol this morning police signalled for a white VW Golf to stop in the Crossmaglen area. The vehicle failed to do so and was subsequently stung, despite these measures the driver continued to […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Crime Upper Bann

Banbridge: Police at Scene of Sudden Death of Woman

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the sudden death of a woman at a property in the Laurel Heights area of Banbridge this evening, Saturday 14th December. Cordons are in place. More details will follow in due course. ENDS

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Bird of Prey Found Dead In Forkhill Area Was Poisoned

Police have confirmed that an adult bird of prey was found dead in the Forkhill area of Armagh in June of this year was poisoned. It was reported on the 12th June that a Peregrine Falcon was found dead in the Forkhill area. The bird was retrieved by our search and rescue team and underwent […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Two Men Charged In South Armagh For Possession of Firearms

Two men have been charged following searches by the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch, local District Police and Tactical Support Group (TSG) on Thursday, 12 December. The men, aged 32 and 59, who were arrested in the south Armagh area, have been charged with a number of offences, including possession of ammunition […]

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Community Constituency Crime Louth Newry Newry and Armagh

Cross Border Policing Strategy 2025 – 2027

Monday 9th December 2024, An Garda Síochána and the Police Service of Northern Ireland launch the Cross Border Policing Strategy 2025 – 2027. This three-year strategy aims to build on established collaborative relationships and operational successes to date underpinned by previous Cross Border Policing Strategies. The strategic areas of focus of this strategy are• Tackling Crime […]