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Police in Belfast have arrested a man and a woman in relation to drugs-related offences following a stop and search in the Grosvenor Road area yesterday evening, Monday 12th October. A 34-year-old man was arrested after officers located a quantity of Class B and C controlled drugs, which were seized. He was subsequently arrested on […]
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has today, Monday 12th October 2026 launched a recruitment campaign for new student officers, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the organisation. The new recruitment drive aims to encourage people from all backgrounds and communities to step forward and help build a safer, more peaceful and connected Northern Ireland. Over the next seven weeks, the […]
Detectives in Banbridge are appealing for witnesses and information following a report of an assault on Saturday, 19th September. Police received a report just before 7.30pm that a man in the Brookfield Meadows area of the town had been dragged from his vehicle by a number of masked men, before being kicked and punched multiple […]
Police have charged a man to court following the search of a car and subsequent arrest in the Drumbeg area of Craigavon on Tuesday, 15th September. The 29-year-old is charged with being concerned in the supply of a Class A controlled drug, possession of a Class A controlled drug, possession of a Class A controlled […]
Detectives have made two arrests following a report of a stabbing in Newry early this morning, Sunday 6th September. Detective Inspector Lewis said: “Shortly after six am, officers received and responded to a report of an altercation at a property in the Woodhill area of the city. “A man with stab wounds was located inside […]
DUP MP Jim Shannon has been charged with common assault of a woman. In a case listed at Newtownards Magistrates Court today (Mon), 71-year-old Richard James Shannon is alleged to have assaulted a female on 1 October 2023. The alleged background has not been opened, but it is understood the complainant is a sister of […]
Detectives are appealing for information following a burglary in Banbridge, Saturday 15th August. Detective Sergeant Cole said: “At approximately 2.15pm, police received a report of a burglary in the Dublin Road area of the A1, near Banbridge. “It is believed that sometime after 12.15pm, entry was gained to the property, which was ransacked and a […]
Newry Sinn Féin Councillor, Aidan Mathers, has called for a collective effort to tackle rising anti-social behaviour in Newry. After speaking with affected residents and businesses, Cllr. Mathers said; “I am deeply concerned by the recent increase in anti-social behaviour within our community and the very real impact it is having on local residents, services […]
Police are appealing for information following an arson attack in Portadown on Saturday 1st August. Local policing Sergeant Bigger said: “It was reported that the fire had started at around 10.20pm, at a vehicle yard. “Officers attended alongside colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service, who extinguished the blaze. Two recovery vehicles were completely burnt […]
Police in Armagh are appealing for information and witnesses following a house fire in Tandragee. A report was received shortly after 3.20am this morning, Thursday 30th July, of a house on fire in the Mullavilly Heights area of the town. Officers attended the scene, along with colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service […]
Police are urging people in the Newcastle area to be vigilant, following reports of possible ‘rogue traders’ visiting homes. Inspector Hardy said: “We received a report at around 12.25pm on Friday, 24th July of a possible scam in the Ballyward area, where a man reportedly agreed to do some work and then completed extra work […]
By Paul Higgins A man has been jailed and a business fined following a fatal workplace accident in Newry in 2022. While 53-year-old Walter Manley was given a 40-month sentence for manslaughter, McKinstry Biomass Ltd was fined a total of £120,000 for breaches of health and safety regulations. At an earlier hearing of Newry Crown […]