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Community Crime Newry

IRSP Condemns Racist Graffiti at Mourneview Park, Newry

Newry based political party the IRSP have condemned the racist graffiti at a house in Mourneview Park, Newry. A spokesperson for the group stated: “On Tuesday evening ( 18th January) a house in Mourneview park was daubed with racist/xenophobic graffiti.  The house which was vacant at the time, is due to be allocated in the […]

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Community Crime Newry

McNulty Condemns Racist Graffiti at Mourneview Park

SDLP Newry and Armagh MLA Justin McNulty has condemned the recent racist graffiti at a house in Mourneview Park, Newry. Speaking on the issue Mr McNulty said: ““Actions like this are just wrong and have no place in our society. I have spoken with police and they are actively investigating. The local community are as […]

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Crime Government Politics Stormont

Constant Delays in Accountability for NAMA Scandals Further Damage Public Confidence – Aontu

Aontú has sharply criticised the delayed trial of two Belfast businessmen until 2023 over alleged fraud in relation to a £1 billion loan deal, as further damaging public confidence and delaying accountability for NAMA scandals. An Teachta Tóibín: “The NAMA scandals are some of the most egregious examples of alleged corruption and fraud in Irish […]

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Crime

Man Charged and Appears in Court With Aisling Murphy Murder

Gardaí investigating the fatal assault on Ashling Murphy on Wednesday 12th January 2022 have charged the man, aged in his 30s, who was arrested yesterday, Tuesday 18th January 2022. He is Jozef Puska, 31, with an address in Lynally Grove, Tullamore. He was due to appear before a special sitting of Tullamore District Court this […]

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Crime

Second Man Arrested in Aisling Murphy Murder Case

Gardaí investigating the fatal assault on Ashling Murphy that occurred at approximately 4pm on Wednesday, 12th January, 2022, along the canal bank at Cappincur, Tullamore, County Offaly continue to question a male in his 30s who was arrested yesterday, Tuesday 18th January 2022 on suspicion of murder. The mans detention at Tullamore Garda Station under […]

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Crime

30 Year Old Man Arrested on Suspicion of Aisling Murphy Murder

Gardaí investigating the fatal assault on Ashling Murphy that occurred at approximately 4pm on Wednesday, 12th January, 2022, along the canal bank at Cappincur, Tullamore, County Offaly have arrested a male in his 30s on suspicion of murder. The male is now detained in Tullamore Garda Station under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. […]

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Community Crime

Police Warn About Scam Text and WhatsApp Messages

Police are urging members of the public to talk to older family members following reports of phishing text and WhatsApp messages. The scams involve a text or WhatsApp from a person claiming to be a family member, and have the common aim of encouraging the recipient to transfer money. While anyone can fall victim to scams, we are seeing […]

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Crime

“Significant Progress” Being Made in Aisling Murphy Murder

Gardaí continue to investigate the fatal assault on Ashling Murphy that occurred at approximately 4pm on Wednesday, 12th January, 2022, along the canal bank at Cappincur, Tullamore, County Offaly. Significant progress continues to be made in the investigation to date.  An Garda Síochána is not confirming any specific details for operational reasons. An Garda Síochána […]

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Crime Louth

Concerns Over Broadband Wire and Copper Cable Thefts in Co. Louth

Sinn Féin spokesperson on communications and broadband, Deputy Ruairí Ó Murchú, has asked communities in Louth to be vigilant after eir revealed that between 12 and 13 kms of telecommunications cables and copper wire have been stolen over the last six months. The telecoms company said almost 1,000 people living in rural locations in Louth […]

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Crime South Armagh

Several Cars Damaged in South Armagh Arson Attack

Detectives in Newry are appealing for information and witnesses following the report of an arson attack involving several vehicles in the early hours of this morning, Monday January 17th. Detective Sergeant McCarragher said: “Police received a report at approximately 1.45am that a number of vehicles were alight at the Carrowbane Road, Belleek, just outside Camlough. […]

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Crime South Armagh

Ó’Muirí Condemns Creggan Shooting 

Sinn Féin Councillor, Barra Ó Muirí has said that local people are shocked following an incident recently when a shooting took place in Trainor Crescent in Creggan.   The Slieve Gullion Councillor said:  “On Wednesday night there was a shooting incident near homes in Trainor Crescent in the Creggan area.  “There is absolutely no place in our community for these type of acts or for […]

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Community Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Kelly Highlights Knife Crime Concerns After Fatal Stabbing

SDLP Policing Board member Dolores Kelly has expressed concern about the prevalence of knife crime in Northern Ireland after a fatal stabbing in Downpatrick. Mrs Kelly has written to Justice Minister Naomi Long to ask what steps are being taken to address the issue. The latest figures from the PSNI show there were 691 crimes […]