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Community Constituency Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

Kimmins Warns of Dangers of Knife Crime

Sinn Féin Newry & Armagh MLA  Liz Kimmins has warned people of the dangers of knife crime and the use of knives on our streets. Speaking after reports of a stabbing incident in Newry the MLA said: “Two people have been admitted to hospital  as a result of wounds received from a knife attack. Local […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

40 Yr Old Arrested Following Newry Stabbing

Police have arrested a man following a suspected stabbing in the Upper Water Street area of Newry on Sunday evening, 26th May. Detective Sergeant Bell said: “A report was received at approximately 8.40pm that a man had entered a snooker and pool hall in the Basin Walk area of the city and an altercation had […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Two Stabbed In Newry, Both Taken to Hospital With Life Threatening Injuries

Police are currently at the scene of a stabbing in the Upper Water Street area of Newry. A man in his 30s has been taken to hospital for treatment to injuries, which are described as life threatening at this time. A second man, aged in his 20s, has also been taken to hospital for treatment […]

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Community Constituency Crime Portadown Upper Bann

Man Charged to Court In Portadown Domestic Incident

Police investigating a domestic-related report in the Portadown area on Thursday morning, 23rd May have charged a man to court. The 35-year-old has been charged with criminal damage, common assault and possession of a Class B controlled drug. He is due to appear before Craigavon Magistrates’ Court this morning, Friday 24th May. As is usual […]

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Community Crime

43 Yr Old Man Extradited From Northern Ireland to Lithuania

Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s International Policing Unit, working in partnership with Lithuanian authorities, have today, Friday 24th May, extradited a 43-year-old man from Northern Ireland to Lithuania.  The man is wanted to stand trial for drug trafficking as a member of an organised crime gang. These offences occurred in November 2019. The […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Hennessy Park Reports of Suspicious Activity

Councillor Valerie Harte has urged the community in the Hennessy Park area to be vigilant after reports of suspicious activity in the area. “I was made aware of suspicious activity in the Hennessy Park locality involving two males calling at a home. They had been travelling through the estate by car. Whilst  I do not […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

1000 Tablets Seized In Slieve Gullion Search

tSlieve Gullion South Neighbourhood Policing Team were on patrol this week when they had cause to deal with a male who had in his possession class C drugs, balaclavas and offensive weapons. The male was arrested and follow up searches were conducted at his home address. Police located and seized a substantial amount of suspected […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Man Charged to Court for Armagh Domestic Assault

Police investigating a report of a domestic-related assault in the Armagh area on Thursday morning, 16th May have charged a man to court. The 43-year-old has been charged with a number of offences, including common assault and non-fatal strangulation. He is due to appear before Armagh Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 11th June. As is usual […]

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Community Crime

Reduction In Crime Across All Districts In Northern Ireland

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has published its latest annual recorded statistics – with a significant reduction in crime across all districts in Northern Ireland. These yearly figures provide an insight into recorded numbers around crime, anti-social behaviour, domestic abuse, hate-motivated crime and drug seizures. Factoring in recent changes in the crime-recording process, it records that […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Information and Witnesses Following Report That a Woman Had Purse Stolen By a Man In Newry

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a report that a woman had her purse stolen by a man in Newry, Friday 17th May. The woman reported that she was at public seating in the Hill Street area of the city at around 10.10am when the man, described as being fair haired and aged […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Crime Monaghan Upper Bann

Man Fined £250 at Craigavon Crown Court for Waste Offence

James McCooey (77) of Thyholland, County Monaghan, pleaded guilty on 22 February 2024 at Newry Crown Court to keeping controlled waste without a waste management licence. He was sentenced today at Craigavon Crown Court where he was fined £250. Six other similar charges directed against him were not proceeded with and left on the books. […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Crime Upper Bann

Man and Woman Sentenced for Drug Offences at Craigavon Crown Court

A man and woman have been sentenced for a number of drugs-related and other offences at Craigavon Crown Court today, Thursday, 16th May. Twenty-eight-year-old Donatas Kupstys pleaded guilty to two counts of cultivating cannabis, two counts of dishonestly using electricity, driving while disqualified and using a motor vehicle without insurance. Gabriele Kubiliute (23) pleaded guilty to two counts […]