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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Detectives Appealing for Information Following Burglary in Crossmaglen

Detectives are appealing for information following a burglary in Crossmaglen on Friday, 6th January. Detective Sergeant Stewart said: “It was reported that a house in the Cullaville Road area was broken into sometime between 4.30pm and 10pm. The property was ransacked with each room rummaged through and a sum of money was taken. There was […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Newry and Armagh

Man Assaulted in Lurgan

Police in Lurgan are appealing for witnesses following a report of an assault in the Lough Road area of the town on Friday evening, January 6th.Inspector Mills said: “Police received a report that a man had been assaulted inside a property in the area between 9 and 10pm by another male. “The victim sustained injuries […]

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Community Constituency Crime Government Lurgan Upper Bann Westminster

Householders Urged to Remain Vigilant After Burglaries

Member of Parliament, Carla Lockhart, has said burglaries in Lurgan and Portadown over the weekend are deeply alarming, and has urged householders and local businesses to do all they can to keep their properties secure. Commenting, the Upper Bann representative said: “First and foremost my thoughts are with those who have had to endured the […]

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Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Two More Charged in Court with Shane Whitla Murder

By Paul Higgins Two more men were remanded into custody today (sat) accused of the murder of Shane Whitla. Appearing separately at Lisburn Magistrates Court by videolink from police custody, 27-year-old Jake O’Brien and Joshua Cotter (29) confirmed they understood the charges. While Cotter, from Madrid Street in Belfast and O’Brien are jointly charged with […]

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Crime Government Legacy Politics Stormont Westminster

Aontú will Name British Soldiers who Murdered on Bloody Sunday If Tory Legacy Bill is Passed!

Aontú leader and Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín has stated that his party will be left with little choice if the Tory Legacy Bill comes into law in Westminster. He stated; The North of Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill is winding its way through the House of Lords in Britain. The purpose of this […]

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Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Man Charged in Shane Whitla Murder

Major Investigation Team Detectives investigating the murder of 39-year-old Shane Whitla in Lurgan on Thursday, January 12, have charged a 25-year-old man with murder. He is expected to appear before Craigavon Magistrates’ Court tomorrow, Friday January 20. ENDS

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Appeal Following Aggravated Burglary in Lurgan

Detectives in Lurgan investigating an aggravated burglary in the Monroe Avenue area on Sunday, January 8, have made a renewed appeal for information about a vehicle believed to have been used by the suspects. Detective Sergeant Stewart said: “Shortly before 6am on January 8, it was reported that a number of masked men armed with weapons, including a […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

28 Year Old Man Arrested in Shane Whitla Investigation

Detectives investigating the murder of Shane Whitla in Lurgan on Thursday January 12th have arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of murder. He was arrested this evening, Wednesday January 18th, and taken to Antrim Serious Crime Suite for questioning following the search of a house in the Lurgan area. A 41-year-old man arrested by detectives on suspicion […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Killeavy Man Faces Eight Drug Charges After US Extradition

A Killeavy man has appeared in court following his extradition from the US. A bench warrant was issued for Anthony Gerard Maguire, of Bearna Park, Killeavy, in 2015 after he failed to answer his bail in relation to eight drug offences. Mr Maguire was remanded in custody, with the case adjourned to 1 February. He […]

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Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Another Man Arrested in Shane Whitla Investigation

Detectives investigating the murder of Shane Whitla in Lurgan on Thursday 12 January have conducted a search of a house in the Lurgan area and arrested a 41-year-old man on suspicion of murder. He was arrested today, Tuesday 17 January, and has been taken to Antrim Serious Crime Suite for questioning. Detectives are reiterating their appeal […]

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Community Crime

Police Called 3,604 Times About Domestic Abuse Over Festive Period

Figures from The Police Service of Northern Ireland show that a total of 3,604 calls for help in relation to domestic abuse incidents were made over the Christmas period during their annual Operation ‘Season’s Greetings’. On Christmas Day, they received 110 calls from domestic abuse victims and concerned loved ones. This is an increase of […]

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Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

25 Year Old Arrested in Shane Whitla Murder Case

Detectives investigating the murder of Shane Whitla in Lurgan on Thursday 12 January have arrested a 25-year-old man on suspicion of murder. He was arrested this morning, Tuesday 17 January, and has been taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite for questioning. Detectives are reiterating their appeal for anyone with information to contact them on 101.  Alternatively, […]