CLANRYE NEWS Updates on Crime within the district
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has slammed those responsible for an explosive device in Newry. The Newry and Armagh MP spoke after a viable explosive device was found near a home in the Lisdrumgullion area of the city on Monday night. Mickey Brady said: “I condemn those responsible for this incident, they caused fear and […]
The security alert in the Drumgullion Avenue area of Newry has ended. Inspector McCormick said: “Police received a report shortly before 2.50pm on Monday, 1st January that a suspicious object had been left in the area. “The object, which has been declared as a viable device, has been removed and taken away for further forensic […]
SDLP Newry Councillor Killian Feehan has said that a security alert in the Drumgullion Avenue area is causing major disruption for residents who have been evacuated on New Years Day. Cllr Feehan said: “Residents in Drumgullion Avenue are experiencing significant disruption following the discovery of a suspicious object today. A number of homes have been […]
Police are currently at the scene of a security alert in the Drumgullion Avenue area of Newry this afternoon, Monday, 1st January. A number of homes have been evacuated and road users are asked to avoid the area at this time. An update will be issued in due course. ENDS
Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of an aggravated burglary in Downpatrick on Saturday morning, 23rd December. Detective Sergeant Wilson said: “Police received a report at approximately 2.50am that four masked men, who were dressed all in black and armed with weapons, entered a property in the Leaside Gardens area of […]
By Donal McMahon Co Down towns must be included in a CCTV upgrade or they face falling victim to “chronic anti-social behaviour”, a councillor has warned. Council run CCTV systems across Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) look set to be upgraded, but some may be left out fuelling fears problem areas will not […]
Police in Newry are appealing for information and witnesses in relation to a report of an assault in the city in the early hours of yesterday morning, Wednesday 27th December. Sergeant McBride said: “Shortly before 12.25am, officers attended a report of an assault in the Trevor Hill area. “It is understood that an altercation took […]
Yesterday, officers from A Section LPT Newry received a report from Translink stating a number of bags had been stolen from passengers on the Enterprise Service. Due to the quick reporting by Translink and actions of LPT, the 3 male suspects were tracked through Newry Town Centre. Having been sighted by officers from Newry City […]
Police in Newry are renewing their appeal for information following a serious road traffic collision on the A1, near Loughbrickland, on Wednesday 13th December. Sergeant Valentine said: “The three vehicle collision occurred on the southbound carriageway at Donaghmore Link at approximately 5.35pm. Officers attended the scene along with emergency services colleagues. One person remains in hospital […]
Frank McAlinden was sentenced today, Friday 15 December, at Belfast Crown Court for the murder of Eamonn O’Hanlon. Mr O’Hanlon, who was 36 years old, was fatally stabbed in Gilford in May 2022. McAlinden, aged 26, was today told he will serve a minimum of 12 years in prison, having previously pleaded guilty to murder. He […]
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady has welcomed the seizure of £10 million worth of cocaine this week in Jonesboro. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “I welcome the work done by a neighbourhood policing team in taking such a large quantity of drugs off our streets. “The fact that these drugs will now not find their […]
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has seized an estimated £10 million of suspected Class A drugs. Newry, Mourne & Down District Commander Superintendent Norman Haslett said: “Slieve Gullion Neighbourhood Policing Team officers, whilst on routine patrol in the Jonesborough area of South Armagh on Monday evening, 11th December had reason to stop a suspicious […]
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