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Detectives from Legacy Investigation Branch, investigating the murder of Peter McCormack in the Thierafurth Inn in Kilcoo on 19 November 1992, are appealing for information on the 31st Anniversary of his murder. Mr McCormack, a 42 year old former schoolteacher from Drumena Road in Kilcoo, was shot dead when two gunmen burst into the public […]
Slow down to save lives. That is the message this Road Safety Week (19-25 November) from the Department for Infrastructure (DfI) and the emergency services. The collective call comes as figures reveal that 310 people have been killed or seriously injured on our roads because of speeding in the past five years (2018-2022). Every 1mph […]
Detectives in Newry are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of a burglary in the city. Detective Sergeant Dougherty said: “Police received a report shortly before 6.30pm on Thursday, 16th November that a house had been entered in the Cecil Street area sometime after 12pm on the same day. “The front door to […]
Two police officers in Newry have escaped serious injury after their vehicle was rammed in the city on Tuesday evening, 14th November. Newry, Mourne & Down District Commander, Superintendent Norman Haslett said: “At approximately 10.30pm a man and woman who appeared heavily intoxicated, arrived at a property in the Ferryhill Road area, causing a disturbance. […]
Newry, Mourne and Down District Support Team officers, assisted by local Neighbourhood Policing Team officers, conducted a search at a property in the Mayobridge area, on Friday 10th November. As a result of the search a large quantity of prescription and non-prescription medication was seized along with quantities of suspected cannabis, magic mushrooms, cocaine and […]
A security alert in the Watsons Road area of Newry has ended. Detective Sergeant Dougherty said: “Detectives are now investigating a report of criminal damage after a pipe bomb was thrown at a property in the area at approximately 7.20pm on Sunday, 12th November. “Thankfully, no injuries were reported following what was an extremely reckless […]
Police are currently in attendance at a security alert in the Watsons Road area of Newry this evening, Sunday 12th November. A number of homes have been evacuated and Watsons Road has been closed. Motorists are advised to avoid the area. ENDS
Sinn Féin councillor Mickey Larkin has said that there is absolutely no place in our communities for the foul graffiti that has been daubed on a number of properties across South Armagh. The Slieve Gullion Councillor said: “A number of residents have contacted me to raise their concerns about this issue. “In recent weeks a […]
Police are urging the public to be vigilant after reports of a scam in which fraudsters are targeting bank customers across Northern Ireland, resulting in some businesses and individuals being swindled out of thousands of pounds. In recent weeks, police have received reports from individuals and businesses who were contacted by phone and/or email by […]
Detectives in Lurgan are appealing for information and witnesses following a recent burglary in Portadown. Detective Sergeant Stewart said: “A report was received on Thursday, 9th November at approximately 8.45pm that a house in the Inglewood Manor had been entered sometime after 6.45pm that evening. “Thankfully, no one was in the property at the time […]
Sinn Féin councillor Valerie Harte has urged anyone with information on a number of burglaries in Newry to bring it forward to the police. The Newry City councillor spoke after masked men forced their way into two homes on the Ballyholand road and in Mount Pleasant. Valerie Harte Said: “It’s believed that two masked men […]
Saoradh have urged people to take extra precautions following a break-in that occurred in the Ballyholland Rd/Barley Lane area of Newry on Wednesday evening [8th Nov]. Speaking from Saoradh’s Newry office local party representative Stephen Murney explained ”We were contacted on Wednesday night on behalf of the victims of this disgraceful home intrusion. “The homeowners […]
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