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Agriculture Crime Politics

UUP Calls For Immediate Action to Crackdown on Illegal Transportation of Puppies

The Ulster Unionist Party’s Agriculture Spokesperson, Rosemary Barton MLA, has called for the authorities in both Northern Ireland and the Republic to crack down on the illegal trade of puppies which are transported from the Republic of Ireland for sale in Great Britain via Northern Ireland.   Rosemary Barton MLA said: “Following the airing of […]

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Crime

Police Appeal Following Newry Arson Incident

Detectives are appealing for information following the report of an arson incident in Newry on Tuesday, October 26th. Detective Sergeant McCarragher said: “Just after 9.30pm, police received a report that a window had been broken and fireworks subsequently thrown inside a property in the Clanrye Avenue area. “Police attended, along with colleagues in the Northern […]

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Crime Politics

Journalists Face Threats and Death – Workers Party

In recent weeks a number of vigils have taken place to remember the journalist and investigative reporter, Martin O’Hagan, and to protest at the failure to secure prosecutions following his murder in 2001. Journalist, Lyra McKee, was shot dead while observing rioting in April 2019. Veronica Guerin, a crime reporter, was shot dead in June […]

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Armagh Crime Lurgan

Armagh Man Accused of Animal Cruelty and Domestic Violence Charges

A Co. Armagh man appeared in court today (sat) accused of breaking a kitten’s leg because it poo’d in his hallway. In addition to being charged with causing unnecessary suffering and criminal damage to the kitten, 24-year-old Jordan Russell was also accused of a catalogue of domestic violence from 1 August this year, including allegations […]

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Crime

Paul Quinn Case “Utmost Priority” – An Garda Síochána

Wednesday, 20th October 2021, marked the 14th Anniversary of the murder of 21 year old Paul Quinn. Paul was murdered in the Tullyvanus area of Co.Monaghan on Saturday, 20th October 2007, after being lured to a shed by a number of men. The investigation into the murder of Paul Quinn remains ongoing. During the course […]

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Community

£65,000 “Drug Money” Seized By Police in Newry

Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch have seized approximately £65,000 worth of cash during two searches in the Newry area on Friday (October 22nd). The searches were part of a proactive nationwide investigation into Organised Crime led by the National Crime Agency. Detective Inspector McCamley said. “This search is further […]

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Politics

Apply For a Fireworks Licence and Keep Communities Safe at Halloween

If your Halloween celebrations involve fireworks this year, make sure you stay on the right side of the law by applying for a licence. That was the message today from Justice Minister Naomi Long as she highlighted the need for people to act responsibly, comply with the law and use fireworks safely to help avoid […]

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Community Crime Uncategorized

Practical Help Being Delivered in Communities Thanks to Assets Recovery Funding – Long

Practical help is being delivered in the heart of local communities thanks to the Department of Justice Assets Recovery Community Scheme, Justice Minister Naomi Long has said. The Minister was speaking at an event in Belfast hosted by the Redeeming Our Communities (ROC) project, which was granted Assets Recovery Community Scheme (ARCS) funding from January […]

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Crime Portadown

Police Appeal Following Portadown Assault

Detectives are appealing for information following an incident in Portadown in the early hours of Sunday 17th October, which has left a man, aged in his 20’s, in a critical condition in hospital. Detective Sergeant Stephen Wilson said: “We believe at this time that the injured man was assaulted outside licensed premises at the junction […]

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Warrenpoint Man Refused Bail After Threatening People With a Knife

A Warrenpoint accused of threatening two people with a knife and threatened to slit the throat of another has been refused bail. James Connors (20), of Ganna Way, Warrenpoint, appeared at Newry Magistrates’ Court. Connors is facing five charges. They are attempted robbery, assault on police, aggravated burglary and theft, burglary with intent to steal, and […]

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Two Men Charged After Discovery of Cannabis Factory

Two men, both aged 22, have been charged with a number of offences, including the cultivation of cannabis and possession of a Class B controlled drug. Both are expected to appear before Newry Magistrates’ Court today, Wednesday 29 September. As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service. The charges […]

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Banbridge Crime

Shotgun Shots Fired at House in Banbridge

Detectives in Banbridge are appealing for witnesses and information following a report of a shot being fired at a house in the town last night (Wednesday 22nd September). Detective Sergeant Stewart said: “Police attended a property at Railway Street after receiving a report at approximately 8.15pm that a shot had been fired through a window. […]