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Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a serious two-vehicle road traffic collision in Lurgan. Inspector Campbell said: “A report was received at approximately 3.30pm on Thursday, 15th August of a collision involving a Suzuki scrambler and Audi A3 Sport TDI at a roundabout in the Lake Street area. “Officers attended, alongside colleagues from […]
In 2023 the Police Service of Northern Ireland was in crisis because its rank and file, along with senior officers, had lost confidence in their Chief Constable. That was addressed with a replacement Chief Constable in the form of Jon Boucher, a straight-talking and, dare I say it, charismatic policeman. There was also considerable concern […]
Detectives are appealing for information following a report of a petrol bomb incident which occurred at the Helen’s Terrace area of Newry on Tuesday 13th August. Detective Sergeant Lewis said: “Shortly after 00:20am, it was reported to police that three men approached a white BMW car parked in the area. It was reported that one […]
Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Road Policing Unit are urging pedestrians, particularly older people, to be aware of their personal road safety especially when crossing roads, being mindful of increased risk around larger vehicles. Officers also urge HGV drivers to be aware of pedestrians, especially around crossings and traffic lights. Figures reveal in the last […]
Ulster Unionist Party leader, Doug Beattie MC MLA, has called for the Justice Minister to urgently review the qualifying criteria for a compensation scheme in light of recent racist attacks on houses and businesses. Mr. Beattie commented. “This weeks’ series of racist inspired violence has thrown up a number of issues that politicians need to […]
Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan has welcomed the condemnation by Newry Mourne and Down Council of those behind racist violence, and the Councils support for minority communities. The Sinn Féin elected representative said: “At last nights meeting of Newry Mourne & Down Council Sinn Féin unreservedly condemned and deplored the recent racist attacks and […]
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has reiterated his support for health and social care staff following recent racist attacks and intimidation in Northern Ireland. Minister Nesbitt said: “We are very fortunate to have such a dedicated health and social care workforce here. They truly are the backbone of the NHS, but I am both saddened and appalled […]
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly has been reacting to the assessment by the PSNI that they have “no doubt” there is a “paramilitary element” to recent racist disorder in Belfast. The party’s policing spokesperson said: “It is deeply concerning but not surprising that police have today said they have ‘no doubt’ there is a ‘paramilitary […]
A 9 week old Shetland pony was taken from a field on the Chapel Road area of Newry between 2000 hours on Monday 22nd July 2024 and 1700 hours on Wednesday 24th July 2024. The pony is described as fawn and white in colour. There would be concerns regarding the pony given the young age. […]
The First Minister Michelle O’Neill has spoken to Chief Constable Jon Boutcher following the racist violence in Belfast. Michelle O’Neill said: “There is no place in this society for racism or the attacks on our minority communities which took place at the weekend. “Today, I spoke to PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher and we agreed […]
Detectives are investigating a robbery in the Downpatrick area on Friday evening, 2nd August. Detective Sergeant Cole said: “Police received a report shortly before 10.45pm that a man and woman aged in their 20s had boarded the ferry from Portaferry to Strangford as foot passengers at around 8.45pm. “While onboard, they were approached by a […]
Four police officers assaulted when dealing with a report of an assault in Newry in the early hours of Thursday, 1st August. Inspector Woods said: “We received a report at around 12.40am of a fight in the Bank Parade area of Newry. Officers attended and located a 22-year-old man who was injured. “The officers took the man […]
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