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Crime Newry

Two Further Arrests Following Shooting at Carnbane,Newry

Detectives investigating a shooting incident at Carnbane Industrial Estate, Newry, on Tuesday 8th February, have made two further arrests. A 39-year-old man and a 27-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence. The 39-year-old man was subsequently released on bail pending further […]

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Community Crime

Police Help Parents Spot the Signs of Abuse on Safer Internet Day 

Statistics show that online child sexual abuse crimes, recorded by the PSNI, have jumped by over 80% in the last three years and the team that investigates the most serious of these crimes are busier than they have ever been. From 2020-2021, 308 such crimes were reported, which shows a big increase from the 2016-2017 […]

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Armagh Crime

Co Armagh Company Fined for Water Pollution Offence That Lead to a Significant Fish Kill

Callan Renewables Ltd pleaded guilty and were fined £2,000 plus £15 offenders levy at Armagh Magistrates Court sitting in Newry today.  A compensation order of £2,836 to cover the fish restocking costs was made. The Court was told that between 11 June 2018 and 15 June 2018 a Senior Water Quality Inspector (SWQI) and Water […]

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Crime South Armagh

Police Appeal Following Cattle Theft in South Armagh

Police are appealing for information following a suspected cattle theft in the Longfield Road area of Lislea outside Newry. Inspector Gibson said: “Shortly after 11am yesterday (Monday), police received a report that 10 calves had been stolen from a field. “It is believed that the calves, which are worth around £8000, went missing sometime between Saturday […]

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Crime

Man Sentenced to Four Years for Rape of Woman

Tuesday 8th February, at Craigavon Crown Court, 32 year old Kieran Vige was sentenced to four years for rape of a woman.   He will also be subject to a Sexual Offences Prevention Order for 5 years and has been placed on the Sex Offenders Register indefinitely. Detective Constable Mallon stated: “The woman in this case displayed immense […]

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Crime Newry

Newry Shooting Suspect Released on Bail

A 27-year-old man, arrested on Thursday 10th February, by detectives investigating a shooting incident at Carnbane Industrial Estate, Newry, on Tuesday 8th February, has been released on bail pending further enquiries. The 27 year old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence. The […]

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Crime Downpatrick South Down

Police Appeal Following Stolen Vehicle in Downpatrick

Police investigating an incident involving a vehicle in Downpatrick on Thursday, 10th February, are appealing for information and witnesses. Shortly after 2.30pm it was reported a woman in a vehicle was attacked and her vehicle stolen from the Meadowlands area of the town.  A male smashed the passenger window of a Grey VW Golf and […]

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Crime Newry

Man Arrested Following Shooting at Carnbane, Newry

Detectives investigating a shooting incident at Carnbane Industrial Estate, Newry, on Tuesday 8th February, have arrested a man following a search in the city on Thursday 10th February. The 27 year old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence and remains in […]

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Crime Newry

Sudden Death of Man at Edward Street, Newry

Police are currently at the scene of a sudden death of a male in the Edward Street area of Newry. There are no further details at this time. The road remains closed. ENDS

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Crime Newry

Large Police Presence at Quayside Close, Newry

Wednesday the 9th of February seen a plethora of police activity in Newry City. A large police presence was seen in the Quayside Close area as well as the use of the PSNI helicopter and some checkpoints. A spokesperson for the PSNI said: “Police conducted searches in the Quayside area of Newry on Wednesday night […]

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Crime Legacy Politics

Police Apologise Following Ombudsman Report into Collusion

Following the publication of the Police Ombudsman report into collusion between the RUC and loyalist paramilitaries a PSNI spokesperson has apologised for the suffering felt by victims in what has been described as “collusive behaviours” between police and the UDA/UFF. Temporary Assistant Chief Constable Jonathan Roberts said: “It is important to say that, first and […]

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Crime Scamwise

Police Urge Caution About Romance Scams After One Victim Loses £130,000

The Police Service of Northern Ireland is encouraging people to be on the lookout for scammers who want to take advantage of those who may be looking for friendship, companionship or love online. The warning comes as Valentine’s Day approaches, when it is anticipated that more people will be using dating websites and apps in […]