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Twelve police officers were assaulted while arresting one man in Lurgan at the weekend – the latest in a series of “shameful attacks” on officers. Officers were responding to a call for assistance to a domestic assault report in the early hours of Saturday, 11th May. While arresting the man on suspicion of common assault, […]
Detectives investigating a burglary in the Churchview Drive area of Banbridge on Thursday 9th May have charged a man to appear in court. The man, aged 50, has been charged with burglary and is expected to appear before Lisburn Magistrates’ Court on Saturday 10th May. As is usual procedure all charges will be reviewed by the Public […]
Police in Lurgan are appealing for information and witnesses in relation to a report of a robbery in Craigavon yesterday evening, Friday 10th May. Sergeant Cordner said: “Shortly before 7.45pm, it was reported that a man was assaulted by a number of males in the Westacres area, who struck and kick the back of his […]
Detectives in Lurgan are appealing for witnesses in relation to a report of a robbery which occurred in the Edward Street area of the town in the early hours of this morning, Saturday 11th May. A Police spokesperson said: “It was reported that that a teenage boy had been walking in the area at around […]
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard has said recent revelations from the Investigatory Powers Tribunal in London has again revealed the extent of British state collusion in denying families truth and justice. Following the release of documents at yesterday’s tribunal which revealed there had been routine surveillance of journalists and the PSNI sought to cover-up the […]
Two brothers have been sentenced for their part in an incident in Lurgan last year during which a 22 year old woman was subjected to sectarian abuse in her home. 35 year old Adrian Douglas was given 10 months in prison with a further 10 month on licence, whilst Alister Douglas (38) was given a […]
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch have donated £3,403.85 in cash to local charity AWARE NI, following a successful conviction. The money was seized by police following a large scale supply of drugs investigation. As part of these investigations and subsequent court cases, a disposal of cash order was obtained from […]
Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s International Policing Unit, working in partnership with Spanish authorities, have today, Thursday 9th May, extradited a 22-year-old man from Northern Ireland to Spain. The man is wanted to stand trial for murder and being a member of an organised crime gang. These offences occurred in Madrid, Spain on […]
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly has said he will be seeking a meeting with the Chief Constable of the PSNI about revelations this week in relation to the covert surveillance of journalists by police. The revelations emerged at a hearing of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal in London. The party’s policing spokesperson said: “Sinn Féin is […]
Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd has condemned an attack on a train conductor on board a rail service earlier today. Minister O’Dowd said: “This is a despicable act which I condemn outright. The safety of staff delivering essential public transport services is paramount. Staff should be able to go to their work without fear of attack. My thoughts […]
Newry and Mourne is set to benefit from £43k from the Assets Recovery Community Scheme, Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced. A number of community and voluntary organisations in the Newry and Mourne Council area have been awarded funding from the 2024-2027 Assets Recovery Community Scheme (ARCS). The money allocated will go towards community safety […]
Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon is set to benefit from £105k from the Assets Recovery Community Scheme, Justice Minister Naomi Long has announced. A number of community and voluntary organisations in the Armagh Banbridge and Craigavon Council area have been awarded funding from the 2024-2027 Assets Recovery Community Scheme (ARCS). The money allocated will go towards […]
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