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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Burglary at House In Drumintee

Detectives are investigating a burglary at a house in the Old Road area of Drumintee, Newry on Friday 11 August. It’s believed the property was entered sometime between 9.30am and 11am. Anyone with information or witnessed any suspicious people or vehicles in the area is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 749 11/08/23. […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Cattle Theft In Lurgan

Police in Lurgan are investigating a report of the theft of a number of cattle from the Drumgooland Road area of Ballyward, near Banbridge.It’s believed that sometime between 10am on Monday 7th August, and 6.30am on Tuesday 8th August, a padlock had been cut off the gate and entry gained to an outhouse. Seven Fresian […]

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Community Crime

PSNI Chief Apologises for Major Data Breach

The Chief Constable Simon Byrne along with members of the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Service Executive Team today, Thursday 10th August, met with the Northern Ireland Policing Board to discuss the recent data breach. It was a constructive and challenging meeting during which the Chief Constable briefed Board members on the material released and […]

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Community Crime

Major Data Breach at PSNI

The Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Senior Information Risk Owner, Assistant Chief Constable Chris Todd said: “Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the release of data within a spreadsheet. The data concerned contained the surnames and initials of current employees alongside the location and department within which they work.  No other personal information was included.  […]

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Community Crime Government Stormont

Former Sinn Fein Press Officer Charged With Child Sex Offences

Sinn Fein has been hit by an investigation into alleged child sex offences involving a former employee at Stormont. The man, who was a key member of the party’s backroom team at both the Northern Ireland Assembly and Westminster, has been charged with several child sex offences. The accused, who is in his 40s, was […]

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Community Crime Government Stormont

New Director General of NI Prisons Takes Up Post

Beverley Wall has today taken up position in the Department of Justice as the Director General of the Northern Ireland Prison Service. Beverley has extensive experience working in a wide range of policy and operational leadership positions in the Northern Ireland Civil Service. Permanent Secretary at the Department of Justice, Richard Pengelly CB said: “I […]

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Community Constituency Crime Portadown Upper Bann

Arson Attack at House In Portadown

Detectives investigating an arson attack at a house in the Obins Avenue area of Portadown are appealing for information and witnesses. Detective Sergeant Best said: “Police received a report of a house fire in the area shortly before 11pm on Sunday, 30th July. “Officers attended along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue […]

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Community Crime

PSNI Remind Public to Travel Safe This Summer

The Police Service of Northern Ireland is reminding the public of the importance of safety when they are out and about over the summer months. Northern Ireland has a range of upcoming events as well as beauty and tourism spots which are perfect for families and groups of friends to enjoy and the Police Service […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Police Car Rammed and Two Officers Injured In Crossmaglen

Police car rammed and two police officers injured in Crossmaglen on Sunday, 30th July. Neighbourhood Policing Inspector for South Armagh Adam Corner said: “At around 9.10pm local neighbourhood officers, who were conducting proactive patrols, attempted to stop a car acting suspiciously in the Cullaville Road area. The vehicle, a red Hyundai i20, failed to stop […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Savage Condemns Newry Arson Attack

Newry SDLP Councillor Michael Savage has condemned an arson attack in the city in the early hours of Sunday morning. A wheelie bin was pushed across the front door of the terraced home in Stream Street and set on fire and the couple inside were trapped upstairs and had to escape through a balcony at […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Deliberate Arson Attack In Newry Causes Gas Leak and Evacuation

Detectives in Newry are appealing for witnesses and information after a reported arson attack in the city. Detective Sergeant Dougherty said: “Just after 4.40am today, Sunday 30th July, we received a report from our colleagues in Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service of a fire at a residential property in the Stream Street area. “They […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newcastle South Down

50 Yr Old Man Charged With Two Counts of Assaulting Ambulance Worker and Two Counts of Sexual Assault

A 50-year-old man has been charged with two counts of assaulting an ambulance worker and two counts of sexual assault. The charges relate to an incident in Newcastle on Friday, July 28th. He is expected to appear before Downpatrick Magistrates Court on Thursday, August 24th.  As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by […]