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Sinn Féin councillor Aoife Finnegan has welcomed the condemnation by Newry Mourne and Down Council of those behind racist violence, and the Councils support for minority communities. The Sinn Féin elected representative said: “At last nights meeting of Newry Mourne & Down Council Sinn Féin unreservedly condemned and deplored the recent racist attacks and […]
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has reiterated his support for health and social care staff following recent racist attacks and intimidation in Northern Ireland. Minister Nesbitt said: “We are very fortunate to have such a dedicated health and social care workforce here. They truly are the backbone of the NHS, but I am both saddened and appalled […]
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly has been reacting to the assessment by the PSNI that they have “no doubt” there is a “paramilitary element” to recent racist disorder in Belfast. The party’s policing spokesperson said: “It is deeply concerning but not surprising that police have today said they have ‘no doubt’ there is a ‘paramilitary […]
A 9 week old Shetland pony was taken from a field on the Chapel Road area of Newry between 2000 hours on Monday 22nd July 2024 and 1700 hours on Wednesday 24th July 2024. The pony is described as fawn and white in colour. There would be concerns regarding the pony given the young age. […]
The First Minister Michelle O’Neill has spoken to Chief Constable Jon Boutcher following the racist violence in Belfast. Michelle O’Neill said: “There is no place in this society for racism or the attacks on our minority communities which took place at the weekend. “Today, I spoke to PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher and we agreed […]
Detectives are investigating a robbery in the Downpatrick area on Friday evening, 2nd August. Detective Sergeant Cole said: “Police received a report shortly before 10.45pm that a man and woman aged in their 20s had boarded the ferry from Portaferry to Strangford as foot passengers at around 8.45pm. “While onboard, they were approached by a […]
Four police officers assaulted when dealing with a report of an assault in Newry in the early hours of Thursday, 1st August. Inspector Woods said: “We received a report at around 12.40am of a fight in the Bank Parade area of Newry. Officers attended and located a 22-year-old man who was injured. “The officers took the man […]
Police are appealing for witnesses after two assaults in Rostrevor on Saturday 27th July. The first took place inside The Tipsy Fairy around 10pm and the second took place before 11pm outside the Corner Bar. If you witnessed these taking place please contact Constable Robinson in Downpatrick on 101 quoting reference 1837 of 27th July. […]
Police investigating a sexual assault on a woman in the Craigavon area have issued an appeal for information and witnesses. Inspector Ruston said: “This assault is reported to have occurred yesterday, Tuesday 30th July, at approximately 10.20pm in the Aldervale area, along a towpath off the Tullygally Road. “The woman, aged in her 40s, was […]
Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a burglary in Newcastle. Detective Constable Mageean said: “The burglary at a house in the Downs Road area of the town is understood to have occurred sometime between 12pm on Sunday, 21st July and 6pm on Saturday, 27th July. “A skylight window in the utility room of […]
Newry City SDLP Councillor Killian Feehan has praised the leadership of the police officer involved in the viral video taken in Camlough during the Armagh All Ireland celebrations. Speaking from his social media Cllr Feehan: “On Sunday night, PSNI officers in Camlough joined in the celebrations following Armagh’s All-Ireland triumph. The power of that image […]
Cusher TUV Councillor Keith Ratcliffe has called for calm and for the community to remain vigilant around Orange halls in the coming days and weeks. Statement by TUV party chairman and Cusher councillor Keith Ratcliffe: “In the aftermath of the Croke Park event yesterday afternoon some unfortunately used it as an opportunity to seriously raise […]
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