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Crime Louth

Man Arrested Following Shooting in Co. Louth

The woman in her 20s arrested as part of the ongoing investigation into the fatal shooting of a 29 year old man at a caravan park in Clogherhead, County Louth, on Tuesday, 27th August, 2019, has been released without charge and a file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions. The man in […]

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Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Two Arrested Following Warringstown Search

Two men have been arrested following a search in Waringstown on Tuesday, June 14. Sergeant Moore said: “The two men, aged in their twenties and fifties, were arrested on suspicion of drugs offences and remain in custody, assisting with enquiries. “During the search, a quantity of suspected Class A controlled drugs was seized, along with […]

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Banbridge Crime Upper Bann

Two Charged Following Banbridge Assault

Two men have been charged following a report of an assault which took place at the Oak Lodge area of Banbridge on Monday 6th June. A 45 year old man has been charged with a number of offences including kidnap, blackmail, false imprisonment and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. A 36 year old man has […]

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ABC Council Armagh Banbridge Community Council Crime Government Lurgan Portadown Upper Bann

Local ‘RAPID’ Bin Initiative Takes Thousands of Pills off Borough’s Streets

A campaign to help dispose of unwanted or unused drugs, whether prescribed or illegal, takes more than 65,000 pills off Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon (ABC) borough streets since its launch in 2018. Led by ABC Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP), ‘RAPID’ (Remove All Prescription and Illegal Drugs) is an initiative that promotes and facilitates […]

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Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Lurgan Man Sentenced For Child Cruelty and Indecency

Thursday 9th June, a 69 year old man from the Lurgan area was sentenced at Craigavon Crown Court for gross indecency with/towards a child, indecent assault and child cruelty. The man, who cannot be named in order to protect the victim’s identity, will serve 8 years in prison and a further 2 years on probation. Detective […]

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Crime Louth

Two Men Sentenced Following Dundalk ATM Thefts and Cross Border Pursuit

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland acknowledge the sentences handed down to two men, Fearghal Nolan and Michael Muckian, at Newry Magistrates Court today, Friday 10 June. The investigation, carried out with colleagues in An Garda Síochána, followed two ATM thefts in Dundalk in April 2020. A cross-border pursuit involving a Gardaí helicopter ensued, and […]

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Crime Newry

Police Appeal Following Petrol Bomb Attack in Newry

Detectives in Newry are appealing for information and witnesses following a petrol bomb attack at a flat in the St Mary’s Street area in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday June 7th. Detective Inspector Johnston said: “Police received a report at approximately 1.30am this morning, Tuesday June 7th, that a petrol bomb had been […]

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Crime Louth

Man Dies Following Dublin Rd RTC

Gardaí are investigating a fatal road traffic collision that occurred at approximately 12:30am this morning Tuesday 7th June, 2022, on the N1 Carrickarnan, Drumad, Dundalk, Co. Louth. A male pedestrian (21 years) was fatally injured after he was struck by a articulated truck. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the lorry […]

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Community Crime Government Stormont Upper Bann

Video Mocking the Murder of Michaela McAreavey is Abhorrent, Disgusting and Shameful – Beattie

Ulster Unionist Party leader, Doug Beattie MC MLA, has condemned those involved in singing a vile song about the murder of Michaela McAreavey. Doug Beattie MC MLA said: “I am sickened by the video of a centenary event being used to mock the murder of Michaela McAreavey. It is absolutely abhorrent, disgusting and shameful. Those involved […]

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Community Crime Government Politics Stormont

‘Laws to tackle hate crime and sectarianism must be strengthened!’ – O’Neill

Sinn Féin First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill has said laws to tackle hate crimes and sectarianism must be strengthened. Michelle O’Neill said: “There can be no place for sectarianism, racism, misogyny or discrimination in our society. “The vile scenes of recent days are a clear indication that laws to tackle hate crimes and sectarianism must […]

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Crime Newry

Man Tried to Decapitate Victim in Violent Newry Attack

Two men were attacked with hatchets in an “extremely violent” incident linked to a “tit for tat….ongoing feud,” a court heard (Fri). Lisburn Magistrates Court also heard that according to treating medics, the assailants had tried to decapitate one of the victims who was left with a fractured skull and a 12 centimetre laceration to […]

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Crime Newry

Man Charged With Attempted Murder Following Serious Assault in Newry

A 27 year old man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder, aggravated burglary, criminal damage and possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence. He is due to appear at Belfast Magistrates Court on Friday 3rd June. As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the […]