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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

28 Year Old Man Arrested in Shane Whitla Investigation

Detectives investigating the murder of Shane Whitla in Lurgan on Thursday January 12th have arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of murder. He was arrested this evening, Wednesday January 18th, and taken to Antrim Serious Crime Suite for questioning following the search of a house in the Lurgan area. A 41-year-old man arrested by detectives on suspicion […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Killeavy Man Faces Eight Drug Charges After US Extradition

A Killeavy man has appeared in court following his extradition from the US. A bench warrant was issued for Anthony Gerard Maguire, of Bearna Park, Killeavy, in 2015 after he failed to answer his bail in relation to eight drug offences. Mr Maguire was remanded in custody, with the case adjourned to 1 February. He […]

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Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Another Man Arrested in Shane Whitla Investigation

Detectives investigating the murder of Shane Whitla in Lurgan on Thursday 12 January have conducted a search of a house in the Lurgan area and arrested a 41-year-old man on suspicion of murder. He was arrested today, Tuesday 17 January, and has been taken to Antrim Serious Crime Suite for questioning. Detectives are reiterating their appeal […]

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Community Crime

Police Called 3,604 Times About Domestic Abuse Over Festive Period

Figures from The Police Service of Northern Ireland show that a total of 3,604 calls for help in relation to domestic abuse incidents were made over the Christmas period during their annual Operation ‘Season’s Greetings’. On Christmas Day, they received 110 calls from domestic abuse victims and concerned loved ones. This is an increase of […]

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Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

25 Year Old Arrested in Shane Whitla Murder Case

Detectives investigating the murder of Shane Whitla in Lurgan on Thursday 12 January have arrested a 25-year-old man on suspicion of murder. He was arrested this morning, Tuesday 17 January, and has been taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite for questioning. Detectives are reiterating their appeal for anyone with information to contact them on 101.  Alternatively, […]

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Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

50 Year Old Man Arrested on Suspicion of Possession of a Firearm in Lurgan

A 50-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm or ammunition in the Princes Street area of Lurgan on Monday January 16th. He remains in police custody assisting with enquiries. Specially trained firearms officers attended the incident and a Conducted Energy Device (CED) was deployed to prevent harm to the person […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Election 2023 Elections Newry and Armagh

McKernan Condemns illegal Dumping of tyres at Seagahan Dam

SDLP Representative for Cusher Emmajayne McKernan has condemned the illegal dumping of tyres at Seagahan Dam and has reported the issue to Council. Emmajayne McKernan said, “This is an environmental crime and those who dumped the tyres have shown little regard for the local area or its people who will have to meet the costs […]

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Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

29 Year Old Released on Bail in Natalie McNally Murder

A 29-year-old man arrested by detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team investigating the murder of 39-year-old Shane Whitla in Lurgan on Thursday, 12th January, has been released on bail to allow for further enquiries. The investigation continues and anyone with any information they feel is relevant is asked to contact […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Police Appeal Following Violet Hill Burglary

Police in Newry are appealing for information and witnesses following the report of a burglary in the Violet Hill Avenue area in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday January 17th. Inspector Porter said: “We received a report at 6am that a property had been broken into. The suspect entered the house via the back […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

32 Year Old Extradited from USA for Newry Drug Offences

A 32-year-old man was extradited from the United States of America to Northern Ireland today by the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s International Policing Unit, Monday 16th January. The man was arrested in the USA by virtue of an extradition request sought by the Police Service of Northern Ireland in relation to a number of […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Man Arrested Following Newry Robbery

Police investigating a report of a robbery in Newry in the early hours of this morning, Sunday, January 15, have arrested a man. Detective Sergeant Johnston said: “It was reported just before 2.25am that a man forced entry to a staff-only area in entertainment premises in the Margaret Square area, before telling a female member […]

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Community Constituency Crime Downpatrick South Down

Serious Assault in Downpatrick

Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a report of a serious assault in the Glebetown Drive area of Downpatrick on Friday, 13th January. Detective Sergeant Johnston said:  “Just before 7pm, it was reported that a man had attended a residential address in Glebetown Drive armed with a knife.  An altercation followed, in which two men in […]