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A 51-year-old man arrested on suspicion of assault in the West Street area of Portadown on Saturday evening, 20th September has been released on bail to allow for further enquiries. We continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this report, and would reiterate our appeal to anyone who witnessed what happened to contact police on 101, […]
By Paul Higgins A pub landlord and youth football coach who sexually assaulted a teenage girl by kissing her on the lips, came within a “knife-edge” of going to jail (Tues). Imposing a five-month sentence on Patrick John Nixon, District Judge Anne Marshall suspended it for three years, warning the 61-year-old the sentence “will be […]
Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan has condemned a series of recent burglaries in the South Armagh area as “disgraceful and cowardly attacks” on local families, including the targeting of a vulnerable member of the community in their own home. “These were calculated attacks by opportunists who prey on the vulnerable. Their actions are revolting, and […]
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team investigating the murder of ‘Chrissy’ Christopher Burns in Mountnorris have charged a man with his murder. The 39-year-old man is due to appear before Newry Magistrates’ Court tomorrow, Monday, 8th September. As is usual procedure, the charge will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution […]
In a remarkable show of community spirit and generosity, the McAvoy family and friends of the late Patrick (Paddy) McAvoy have raised an incredible £16,000 for PIPS Hope & Support, a local suicide prevention charity. The funds were raised through a Tractor Run held on Saturday, July 5, drawing crowds and participants from across the […]
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder inquiry following the death of a man in Mountnorris. Commenting, Detective Chief Inspector Gary Robinson said: “Police received a report at approximately 11.30am on Thursday morning, 4th September of a concern for safety at a property in the Cusher Green […]
Thursday 4th September, at Craigavon Crown Court, 40 year old Patrick Lavery from Lurgan, has been sentenced to five years imprisonment, half to be served in custody and the remaining half on license for; four counts of gross indecency with a child, two counts of indecent assault on a female child, two counts of indecent […]
Police in Newry are investigating a report of numerous Pride Flags which were removed from lamp posts on Hill Street, Newry between 10pm Friday 29th August and 7am Saturday 30th August 2025. These flags were placed for the Pride Celebration in Newry on Saturday 30th August 2025. This matter is being treated as a Homophobic […]
Sinn Féin Newry Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins has said there can be no tolerance for racism as police data highlights the need for civic and political leadership. The Newry Armagh MLA was speaking after data released by the PSNI shows that race hate crime is at a record level in the north. LIz Kimmins said: “Reports […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has condemned joyriding in the Meadow Area and has called on anyone with information to come forward to the police. “I strongly condemn the anti-social and criminal behaviour that occurred this evening in the Meadow area of Newry, where a number of cars were damaged in a joyriding incident. “This […]
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team investigating the murder of a man in Newcastle have confirmed the deceased’s name. He was 84-year-old Sean Small from the town. A cordon remains in place at the Slievenabrock Avenue address as enquiries are conducted today, Monday 25th August, with police patrols stepped up in […]
Detectives are investigating a reported serious sexual assault in The Quays area of Newry. It’s believed that this occurred in the early hours of Thursday, 21st August. Enquiries are ongoing and we would appeal for anyone with information to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 170 of 22/08/25. ENDS
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