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Crime Portadown Upper Bann

Appeal Following Portadown Car Thefts

Detectives are appealing for information following reports of two keyless car thefts from the Portadown area in the early hours of today (Tuesday, 19th April). On both occasions, a blue BMW was reported stolen. The first theft was reported from the Drumnacanvy Road area in the early hours of today (Tuesday) around 2.45am. The second was […]

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Crime Scamwise

Police Are Warning About Scam Life Insurance Calls

Following a report of a scam life insurance call targeting the Chair of ScamwiseNI Superintendent Gerard Pollock, police are advising the public to be vigilant and reiterating that anyone can be a victim of scams. Speaking following the incident, he said: “This call, like many others relies on your responses, your engagement for the scam […]

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Crime Louth

Renewed Witness Appeal – Fatal Road Traffic Collision, Rossmakay, Dundalk, Co. Louth

Gardaí are renewing their appeal for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on Sunday, 27th March 2022 at Martin’s Cross on the R215 in Rossmakay, Dundalk, Co.Louth. The collision, which involved a car and a male pedestrian, occurred at approximately 9:50pm. The pedestrian, aged in his 50s, was later taken to Our Lady of […]

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Crime Lurgan Portadown Upper Bann

Woman Arrested Following RTC in Craigavon

A woman in her 50s arrested following a one vehicle road traffic collision at the Pinebank area of Craigavon on Monday 18th April, has been released on police bail pending further enquiries. A man in his 40s who was injured following the incident remains in a critical condition in hospital. Our enquiries are continuing and […]

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Crime Newry

€9000 in Cash and Cannabis Seized in Newry Operation

Police in Newry have made a cash and drugs seizure following a proactive operation on Saturday 2nd April. Sergeant Morrison said: “Officers from Tactical Support Group (TSG) stopped a vehicle in the Forkhill Road area of Cloghoge at around 6pm.  “Approximately nine thousand Euros in cash and suspected cannabis was seized. “Enquiries are continuing. I […]

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Banbridge Crime Upper Bann

Banbridge Resident Convicted of Breaching Hygiene Prohibition Order

Mr Allan Truman of Gourmet Foods, 12 Belleville Drive, Lenaderg, Banbridge was convicted at Banbridge Magistrates Court sitting at Newry Courthouse, on 4 April, having been charged with breaching a Hygiene Prohibition Order dated 5th October 2020 and served under regulation 7(4) of the Food Hygiene Regulations. Mr Truman was ordered to pay the statutory […]

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Armagh Community Crime Newry South Down Upper Bann

Say NO! to Doorstep Crime

The Department for the Economy’s Trading Standards Service (TSS) is warning consumers of the dangers of employing doorstep callers, as part of its ‘Say No to Doorstep Crime’ campaign. Over the past year TSS has received over 200 complaints from consumers who have fallen victim to doorstep criminals. These traders purposely target older and vulnerable […]

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Crime Louth

Witness Appeal – Serious Road Traffic Collision at Martin’s Cross, Dundalk, Co.Louth

Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision on Sunday, 27th March 2022 at Martin’s Cross on the R215 in Rossmakay, Dundalk, Co.Louth. The collision, which involved a car and a male pedestrian occurred at approximately 9.50pm. The pedestrian, aged in his 40s, was later taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Drogheda where […]

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Community Crime Louth

An Garda Síochána and RSA Launch Easter Bank Holiday Road Safety Appeal

RSA and An Garda Síochána launch Easter Bank Holiday Road Safety Appeal as year-to-date road deaths have almost doubled – 50 road deaths in 2022, up 23 deaths on the same period in 2021*– All road users are urged to take extra care over the Easter Bank Holiday– Drug drivers target of Easter Bank Holiday road safety campaign– Cannabis […]

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Crime Newry

Police Received Report of Anti-Social Behaviour at Shandon Villas, Newry

Police received a report of anti-social behaviour within the Shandon Villas area of Newry shortly before 7pm on Thursday, 14th April. Officers attended and a number of youths who had been in the area made off. No damage had been caused. Anyone experiencing anti-social behaviour is asked to contact police in the first instance on […]

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Crime Newry

Police Call for Vigilance Following Distraction Burglary in Newry

Police Newry, Mourne & Down or asking residents to be vigilant following a distraction burglary on Temple Hill Road, Newry. A female went to the address asking if the householder had seen a lost pet. While the resident was distracted a male made his way into the property stealing cash & jewellery. We are investigating […]

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Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

19 Year Old Charged Over Lurgan Stabbing Incident

Detectives have charged a 19-year-old man over two incidents in Lurgan on Monday evening (11th April). The teenager is to appear at Craigavon Magistrates’ Court via videolink this morning (Wednesday) on three charges of attempted murder and one charge of possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence. As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed […]