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Community Crime

Police Issue Warning Regarding Cold Callers

Police are asking householders to check the credentials of unknown callers to their door. The advice comes as the darker months approach and Police often seen a rise in the numbers of calls regarding suspicious cold callers. Chief Superintendent Gerry McGrath explains: “Most callers are genuine however a small number of criminals take advantage of […]

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Armagh Crime

Car Stolen at House in Richhill

Police received a report of a stolen car in the Orchard Hill area of Richhill shortly before 6.25am yesterday morning (Thursday, November 11). It was reported that sometime overnight a black Mercedes Benz had been taken from the driveway of the property. Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact police on […]

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Community Crime

ScamwiseNI Partnership Celebrates Five Years of Success

TODAY, (November 10th) marks the fifth anniversary of the launch of the ScamwiseNI Partnership. The initiative was started by a number of organisations including the Police Service of Northern Ireland, Department of Justice, The Commissioner for Older People for Northern Ireland and the Northern Ireland Policing Board, in response to the growing number of scams […]

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Crime Newry

Police Appeal Following Newry Business Burglary

Police in Newry are appealing for information following a report of a burglary at business premises at the Monaghan Street area on Saturday 13th November. Detective Sergeant Ritchie said: “Sometime between 5:05am and 5:20am, it was reported that three males got out of a black Audi A4 car and smashed the front window of a barber […]

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Crime

Newry Car Salesman Gets Six Years For Gun Possession

A Newry car salesman caught at an arms hide with two guns and ammunition has been sent to prison. Michael Gerald Drummond, of Orior Park, Bessbrook was tracked to the hide in March 2019 during an aerial police operation. He admitted ten charges, including possessing loaded Glock and Colt pistols in suspicious circumstances without a […]

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Crime Newry

Newry Man Accused of Murder and Arson Named and Bailed

By Paul Higgins A Co. Down man accused of murdering his drinking partner allegedly started three separate fires in the victim’s bungalow, a court heard today (wed).  Newry Magistrates Court also heard that while the victim Jimmy Thompson was found lying on a bed and pronounced dead at the scene, 42-year-old Gary Anthony Paul Magee […]

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Community Crime South Down

Councillor Addresses ASB in Rowallane

Following recent reports of anti-social behaviour throughout the Rowallane area, local Alliance councillor, Patrick Brown, and other DEA members took part in a meeting with the PSNI in an attempt to address the issue. Cllr Brown commented: “Last week, myself and other Rowallane DEA members had a constructive meeting with senior PSNI officers to discuss […]

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Crime Portadown

Aontu Condemn Portadown Hate Crime

Aontú Member in Upper Bann Kieran Mc Causland has condemned an attack on a Family Home in Portadown. Mr. Mc Causland said ” On Saturday 6th November a Romanian Family had their Home attacked by Youths in the Ballyoran area of Portadown “. ” The Home was attacked by a large crowd with stones and […]

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Crime Newry

Newry Man Charged With Murder and Arson

Detectives investigating a fatal house fire which occurred in the Parkview area of Newry on Friday 21 May 2021 have charged a 42-year-old man with murder and arson with intent to endanger lifeHe is due to appear at Newry Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 9 November. As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public […]

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Crime Newry

Police Appeal Following Newry Arson Attack

Police are appealing for information in relation to an arson incident in Newry on Wednesday, November 3. Inspector Kerr said: “Police received a report at 10:30pm that a car at a house in the Courtney Hill area went on fire at around 10pm “Officers attended the scene together with colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire and […]

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Community Crime Newry

Malone Condemns St Brigids Church Vandalism

Independent Newry City Councillor Gavin Malone has condemned the recent vandalism of a statue at St Brigids Chapel in the Meadow in Newry. Speaking on the issue Cllr Malone stated: “Recently I was contacted about vandalism at St Brigids Church in the meadow. On Arrival, I was appalled to see the statue of Our Lady […]

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Crime Lurgan

Police Appeal Following Lurgan Assault

Police are appealing for information following an assault at a hotel premises in the William Street area of Lurgan in the early hours of Monday morning (1 November). Sometime between 12 and 12.20am, a man reported that he was struck from behind before losing consciousness. He sustained a broken jaw and bruising to his face […]