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Community Council Crime Government Newry NMD Council Stormont

Mulgrew and Kimmins Condemn Newry Acid Attack

Sinn Féin’s Roisin Mulgrew said the news of a suspected ‘acid’ attack in Newry this morning has horrified everyone. The Newry City Councillor said: “Whilst details are still emerging about this incident, what is known has shocked the community. “This type of attack can kill or permanently disfigure a person, and anyone carrying out such […]

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Crime Newry

Man Assaulted and Attacked With Acid in Newry

Detectives in Newry are appealing for witnesses and information after an incident in the early hours of this morning, Sunday 29th May, during which it was reported that a man had been assaulted, and had acid thrown over him. Detective Sergeant Best said: “Shortly before 2.50am, it was reported that a male had been assaulted […]

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Crime South Armagh

Co Armagh Man Fined £1,000 for Waste Offences

Derek Johnston (50) of Carrickasticken Road, Forkhill pleaded guilty at Newry Magistrates’ Court to offences involving the unauthorised infilling of waste at Newry Road, Meigh in 2019. Mr Johnston was fined a total of £1,000 and ordered to pay costs to the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) of £2,119.20.  On 23 July 2019, NIEA officers […]

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Crime Upper Bann

Dromara Man Pleads Guilty to Possessing Indecent Images of Children and Possessing Extreme and Prohibited Images

Police have welcomed a plea of guilty by a 37-year-old Dromara man at Craigavon Crown Court (24th May 2022) for possessing indecent images of children and possessing extreme and prohibited images. Andrew Corbett will be sentenced on 24th June 2022. Detective Inspector Vasey from The Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Child Internet Protection Team said: […]

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Crime Downpatrick South Down

Man Charged With Drug Offences Following Newcastle Search

Detectives have charged a 45-year-old man with drug-related offences including possession with intent to supply a Class B controlled drug. He is due before Downpatrick Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 23rd June. As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service. The charges relate to a search in the Pinewood View area of Newcastle on Thursday, 26th […]

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Crime Newry

Newry Man Named and Pleads Guilty For Possessing Indecent,Prohibited Images of Children and Possessing Extreme Pornographic Images

Police have welcomed a plea of guilty by a 61 -year-old man from the Newry area at Newry Crown Court (25th May 2022) for possessing indecent and prohibited images of children and possessing extreme pornographic images. Sean Kelly pled guilty to a total of 18 offences involving 11 indecent images of children, 57 prohibited images of children and […]

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Crime Government Westminster

MP Arrested on Suspicion of Rape

An unnamed Conservative MP has been arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault. The Metropolitan Police confirmed a man was in custody over allegations dating back to between 2002 and 2009. The Conservative Party said he had been asked by the chief whip not to attend Parliament while an investigation is ongoing. The man […]

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Crime Newry

Newry Company Fined £3,000 for Waste Offences

Clothing recycling company Kayah Ltd of Old Warrenpoint Road, Newry, was today fined £3,000 at Newry Magistrates’ Court for two breaches of waste management legislation (plus a £15 offender’s levy). In March 2021, officers from the Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA) investigated a site at 17b Old Warrenpoint Road where controlled waste (i.e. used clothes) […]

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Armagh Crime

Three Police Officers Injured in Armagh RTC

Police are appealing for information after three police officers were injured following a road traffic collision shortly before 12.55am on Sunday, 15th May in the Armagh area. Sergeant Green said: “The collision occurred in the Culdee Street area of Armagh and involved a police vehicle and a red Ford Transit van. “Shortly before the collision, […]

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Crime Downpatrick

Witnesses Sought Regarding Downpatrick Assault

Detectives investigating an assault within the Colmcille area of Downpatrick are issuing an appeal for potential witnesses to contact them. Detective Sergeant Lynch said: “Sometime between 2.30pm and 3.30pm on Monday, 9th May it was reported a man assaulted a female within a vehicle. “Our investigation into this incident is continuing and I would like […]

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Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Lurgan Man Paid for Abuse of Children in Philippines and Romania

A Lurgan man has been convicted of paying for and directing the sexual abuse of children in the Philippines and Romania. Eamon Goodfellow, 50, from Lurgan Co.Armagh living in St Albans, was arrested by National Crime Agency officers on 14 June 2018 and all of his electronic devices were seized for analysis. A number of […]

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Crime Newry

Police Appeal Following RTC in Newry

Police are appealing for witnesses following a two-vehicle road traffic collision in the Belfast Road area of Newry on Tuesday morning (10th May).  Sergeant Steven Lawson said: “We were made aware of the collision around 11.15am and attended alongside colleagues from Northern Ireland Ambulance Service. A man and woman were injured as a result of the collision, both were taken […]