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A 37 year old man has been charged with assault on police, attempted criminal damage, criminal damage, disorderly behaviour and resisting police. He is due to appear at Newry Magistrates Court on Friday 3rd January. As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service. For guidance – The charges are […]
Police are seeking your assistance regarding the report of a very serious assault that has taken place along the Armagh Road near Hickeys Lane in Newry at approximately 1030 pm on Sunday 1st December. Police do not have any further details as this cowardly attack rendered the victim unconscious for a period of time, subsequently […]
The growing concern in relation to gender based violence was highlighted at a recent meeting of Newry Mourne and Down Council. The Council acknowledging what Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Áine Quinn described as the ‘epidemic of gender based violence against women’ agreed to support Councillor Quinn’s motion which will see the Council writing […]
This festive season, the Police Service of Northern Ireland is warning drivers that just one drink could kill and destroy lives. Chief Superintendent Sam Donaldson, Operational Support Department, warned drivers there is absolutely no excuse for driving with drink or drugs. He said: “Driving with drink or drugs is a crime and drastically increases the […]
Mr Donal McGreevy (25), Moor Road, Ballyward, Castlewellan, was convicted at Downpatrick Court on four charges of failure to comply with a tuberculosis notice, requiring him to detain all animals on his holding. Mr McGreevy was not present in court, but his solicitor stated his client wanted to enter a guilty plea. The case was […]
Police in Newry have made an arrest after a report of theft at a local shopping centre. Local policing Sergeant Willis said: “Security staff at the centre contacted police to report that they had detained a man they believed had been involved in the theft of multiple items and the assault of a staff member. […]
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has launched its annual Christmas operation today, which aims to keep people safe in the run-up to and over the Christmas and New Year period. The initiative titled Operation Season’s Greetings, will see an increase in proactive police patrols across key areas of Northern Ireland, in an effort to […]
The Executive has issued a statement reiterating their commitment to ending violence against women and girls. Marking White Ribbon Day, also known as the International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women and Girls and the start of a period known as the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, the Ministers issued the following […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has asked residents in the Barcroft area of Newry City to be vigilant about possible burglaries in the area. Councillor Mathers said; “Last night a home in Barcroft Park was burgled. I would appeal to anyone who may have noticed suspicious activity in the area to report it immediately. These […]
Detectives in Newry CID are investigating a burglary at a house in Warrenpoint on Sunday 25 November. Entry was gained to the Mourne Drive property via a rear window sometime between 3pm and midnight. A sum of money and jewellery are believed to have been taken. Detectives would like to hear from anyone with information […]
By Donal McMahon PSNI stations resembling ‘conflict barracks’ are a physical barrier to female victims of violence reporting crimes, it is claimed. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) active and healthy committee heard a report this week from the Executive Office on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG). Its new 2024-26 Stormont strategy […]
Police in Newry received a report of an assault of a man at Kiln Street in the early hours of Wednesday 20th November. A report was received shortly after 1.20am that a man, aged in his 60’s, had been attacked by an unknown male and had sustained serious facial injuries requiring hospital treatment. Enquiries are […]
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