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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Reports of Man Entering Homes of Older People on Pretence of Offering Gutter Cleaning

Detectives are investigating after two reports of a man entering the homes of older people in Newry on the pretence of offering gutter cleaning. The male was turned away when he called to the front door of a property in Loanda Crescent shortly after 11am this morning, however the occupant subsequently found he had entered […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Two Men In Hospital After Repeated Kicks to Head In Gang Assault

Detectives are appealing for information following the report of an assault at Trevor Hill, Newry, in the early hours of Sunday 29th September. It was reported that two men, both aged in their 20’s, were assaulted by a group of males outside licenced premises in the area, sometime between 12.30am and 1am. Both men were […]

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Community Crime

Man Arrested Following €2.8 Million Cocaine Seizure at Dublin Port

Gardaí from the DMR North Central Divisional Drugs Unit have arrested a man in his 50s following the seizure of cocaine with an estimated value of €2.8 million (pending analysis) by Revenue officers at Dublin Port on Sunday, 22nd September 2024. Revenue officers discovered 40 kilograms of cocaine concealed in the floor cavity of a […]

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Agriculture Community Crime Government Stormont

PSNI: Rural Crime Partnership launch Rural Crime Awareness Week 2024

Police alongside partners from the Rural Crime Partnership group are delighted to launch Rural Crime Week NI 2024. The partner-led, digital awareness campaign will begin next week, running from Monday 23rd – Friday 27th September online, in support of rural communities across Northern Ireland. The Rural Crime Partnership (RCP), is comprised of the Police Service […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Saoradh Welcome Release of Three Men Arrested In Newry/South Armagh

Saoradh welcome the release of the three men arrested in Newry/South Armagh. These arrests highlight Britain’s attempt to criminalise Republicans. On an almost daily basis Republicans are dragged from their homes and communities and taken to Musgrave interrogation suite. They are then subjected to hours of pointless questioning before being released without charge or worse, […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Three Arrested In New IRA Investigation

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Terrorism Investigation Unit have made three arrests as part of an investigation into the activities of the New IRA. Three men, aged 25, 27 and 58, were arrested this morning, Wednesday 18th September, following searches in the Newry area. Items seized included two cars and a number […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: £300,000 Recovered In Vehicle Pursuit

A man arrested following a vehicle pursuit outside Newry on Monday, 16th September where in excess of £300,000 was located, has been charged to court. The 44-year-old has been charged with possessing criminal property, concealing criminal property and entering into an arrangement to acquire criminal property. He has also been further charged with dangerous driving […]

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Community Crime Government Politics Stormont

PSNI Welcome Ending Violence Against Women and Girls Strategy

Police Service of Northern Ireland welcomes launch of the Executive Office’s Ending Violence against Women and Girls Strategy. Detective Chief Superintendent Lindsay Fisher commented on the Executive’s EVAWG strategy launch today, Monday 16th September, saying: “In September 2022, we launched the first Tackling Violence against Women and Girls Action Plan for policing in Northern Ireland […]

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Community Crime Government Politics Stormont

Strategic Framework to End Violence Against Women and Girls Launched

The Executive has today launched a Strategic Framework to End Violence Against Women and Girls. The strategy also includes the first Delivery Plan, which will see a £3million investment in a range of voluntary and community sector projects. First Minister Michelle O’Neill said: “Violence against women and girls must stop. That has been highlighted even more […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Community Distress At News Of Newry Robberies

Newry City Councillor Geraldine Kearns has said that the recent spate of robberies in Newry City had caused great distress amongst the city communities, The Sinn Féin elected representative was commenting after police released details of six aggravated robberies that had taken place in the city last Friday night.  The Councillor said, “First concerns are […]

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Community Crime Government Stormont

Justice Minister Launches Review of Northern Ireland Policing Board

Justice Minister Naomi Long is announcing a review of the Northern Ireland Policing Board will commence on Monday 16 September 2024. Paul Sweeney, former Permanent Secretary in the Northern Ireland Civil Service, has been appointed as Independent Reviewer. Dr John Topping, senior lecturer of Criminology at Queens University Belfast will act as the Independent Expert Advisor […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: 6 Aggravated Burglaries In One Night

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Criminal Investigation Department are appealing for information following a number of reports of aggravated burglaries in Newry. Detective Sergeant Cargin said: “We are investigating six reports of aggravated burglaries of a number of homes between 7pm and 10.30pm on Friday night, 13th September. “We received a report […]