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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

9 Week Old Shetland Pony Stolen In Newry

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. […]

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Community Crime Government Stormont

O’Neill Speaks to Chief Constable on Racist Attacks

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 […]

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Community Constituency Crime Downpatrick South Down

Man and Woman Threatened With Stanley Knife In Downpatrick

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 […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Four Police Officers Assaulted When Dealing With Assault In Newry

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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Community Constituency Crime South Down Warrenpoint

Appeal For Witnesses After Two Assaults In Rostrevor

Police are appealing for witnesses after two assaults in Rostrevor on Saturday 27th July.  The first took place inside The Tipsy Fairy around 10pm and the second took place before 11pm outside the Corner Bar.  If you witnessed these taking place please contact Constable Robinson in Downpatrick on 101 quoting reference 1837 of 27th July. […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Crime Upper Bann

Woman Sexually Assaulted In Craigavon

Police investigating a sexual assault on a woman in the Craigavon area have issued an appeal for information and witnesses. Inspector Ruston said: “This assault is reported to have occurred yesterday, Tuesday 30th July, at approximately 10.20pm in the Aldervale area, along a towpath off the Tullygally Road. “The woman, aged in her 40s, was […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newcastle South Down

Detectives Appealing For Information and Witnesses Following Burglary In Newcastle

Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a burglary in Newcastle. Detective Constable Mageean said: “The burglary at a house in the Downs Road area of the town is understood to have occurred sometime between 12pm on Sunday, 21st July and 6pm on Saturday, 27th July. “A skylight window in the utility room of […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Police In Camlough Demonstrated Leadership – Feehan

Newry City SDLP Councillor Killian Feehan has praised the leadership of the police officer involved in the viral video taken in Camlough during the Armagh All Ireland celebrations. Speaking from his social media Cllr Feehan: “On Sunday night, PSNI officers in Camlough joined in the celebrations following Armagh’s All-Ireland triumph. The power of that image […]

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ABC Council Armagh Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry and Armagh

Cusher Councillor Appeals For Calm and Vigilance Around Orange Halls

Cusher TUV Councillor Keith Ratcliffe has called for calm and for the community to remain vigilant around Orange halls in the coming days and weeks. Statement by TUV party chairman and Cusher councillor Keith Ratcliffe: “In the aftermath of the Croke Park event yesterday afternoon some unfortunately used it as an opportunity to seriously raise […]

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ABC Council Community Constituency Council Crime Government Lurgan Upper Bann

TUV Raise Incident at Lurgan PSNI Station Following GAA Final

TUV chairman Councillor Keith Ratcliffe has written to the Chief Constable in the following terms: Dear Chief Constable, Re Incident at Lurgan PSNI station following GAA final I write to inquire as to what action is being taken following the erection of Armagh GAA flags on Lurgan PSNI station following the GAA final on Sunday. […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Lorries Painted In Armagh GAA Colours Burned Following All Ireland Win

Police received reports of two vehicles on fire in the Armagh area in the early hours of this morning, Monday 29th July. At approximately 1.35am a report was received of a lorry on fire in the Markethill Road area. A short time later, at approximately 2.25am, a report was received of a car on fire […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Camlough: TUV lodge Ombudsman Complaint After PSNI Conduct Following GAA Final

TUV Leader Jim Allister is not happy followng a viral video of police celebrating Armagh’s All Ireland win in Camlough. Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister KC MP: “I will be contacting the Police Ombudsman and the Chief Constable following a disgraceful display by officers in a marked PSNI car tonight in Camlough. “They can […]