CLANRYE NEWS Updates on Crime within the district
Police are appealing for information following a report of suspicious behaviour in the Derrymore Woods Park area of Bessbrook, Saturday, 12th July. This was reported just after 10.30am. We are keen to identify a man described as middle-aged, white, short, of stocky build with short black hair and wearing dark clothing. He was believed to […]
Detectives investigating a series of burglaries and thefts in south Armagh have charged a man to court. A 19-year-old man has been charged with burglary from a dwelling, theft of a vehicle and handling stolen goods. He is further charged with obstructing police and with two counts of interference with vehicles. He is due to […]
Local MLA Aoife Finnegan has urged vigilance after vehicles were stolen in the Crossmaglen area in the early hours of this morning (Friday) The south Armagh MLA said, “It is extremely distressing to hear that thieves have once again targeted homes and vehicles stolen. Anyone who may have any information about last nights incidents should […]
Detectives are investigating a series of burglaries and thefts in south Armagh which occurred overnight. The first report, received at around 2.20am this morning, Friday 11 July, stated that two men had attempted to force a window at a property in Chapel View in Crossmaglen, however it’s believed the pair made off in separate vehicles […]
A man, aged in his 40’s, arrested on Wednesday 9th July following a house search in Keady in which police recovered and made safe an improvised explosive device, has been released on police bail to allow for further enquiries to be conducted. Detective Inspector Winters said: “Our enquiries are continuing in relation to this investigation, […]
Tiernan McMullen (23) of Granary Drive, Keady, Armagh was convicted today at Newry Court of five charges under the Welfare of Animals Act (Northern Ireland) 2011 and one charge under the Animal By-Products (Enforcement) Regulations 2015. Mr McMullen was convicted on: Mr McMullen was convicted in his absence and fined £1,200 plus £15 offender levy. […]
A LOCAL councillor has raised concerns after drug paraphernalia was found on the Greenway near Newry City Sinn Féin Councillor Valerie Harte commented, “The paraphernalia including needles was found on the Greenway path in the city. This is extremely concerning. The Pathway is a popular and very busy facility used daily by families with children […]
Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a robbery in the Newry area. Detective Sergeant Johnston, said: “Shortly after 1am this morning, Saturday 5th July, a man was approached by another unknown man in the Merchants Quay area. “The suspect was armed with a knife, wearing dark clothing, and demanded money from the man, […]
Detectives from the Police Service, who launched a murder investigation, following the death of a man in Newry, have named the deceased as 40-year-old Igors Gavrilovs. A 50-year-old woman has been charged with murder and appeared before Newry Magistrates Court today, Tuesday 1st July. As is normal procedure, all charges are reviewed by the Public […]
TUV Councillor Keith Ratcliffe has called on the Department for Infrastructure to urgently reconsider its refusal to reduce the speed limit on the Mowhan Road in Markethill, directly outside Markethill High School. In a letter to Roads Service, Cllr Ratcliffe highlighted persistent concerns raised by local parents, school staff, and residents about the dangers posed […]
Detectives investigating the suspicious death of a man in Newry, having commenced a murder investigation, have today, Monday 30 June, charged a woman to court. A 40-year-old man sadly died, on Saturday 28 June, having sustained a serious injury in the Fisher Park area of the city. The woman, aged 50, has been charged with […]
Sinn Féin Cllr Aine Quinn has condemned those behind a suspect device which has caused disruption in the Slíabh Mor area in Mullaghbawn and described their actions as reckless. The local Councillor said, “This reckless action has caused serious distress amongst the wider community as well as severe disruption”. MLA for the area, Aoife Finnegan […]
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