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Following a number of rural thefts across South Area*, the independent charity Crimestoppers is now offering a reward. From 26 June, a reward of £3,500 is available for information given directly to the charity that results in the arrest and conviction of those responsible. Inspector Brian St Ledger said: “The theft of valuable agri-equipment and […]
First Minister Michelle O’Neill and deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly have today announced the appointment of Jacqui Durkin as the new Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland. The First Minister and deputy First Minister said Ms Durkin, who has served as Chief Inspector of Criminal Justice in Northern Ireland since November 2019, brings extensive senior leadership […]
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch have charged six men as part of an investigation into suspected cannabis cultivation. The arrests followed searches in Counties Armagh, Tyrone and Fermanagh. All six have been charged with a range of drug-related offences, including cultivating cannabis, being concerned in the supply of a […]
The Police Service of Northern Ireland can sadly confirm a five-year-old girl has died following a road traffic collision in Newry. Detective Inspector Stewart from the Police Service’s Collision Investigation Unit said: “We received a report at approximately 9.25pm on Sunday, 21st June of a collision involving a black Ford Tourneo van and child in […]
Responding to the verdict in the Jeffrey Donaldson case, SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP said: “My first thoughts today are with the victims of this abuse, who showed immense courage in coming forward and giving evidence knowing the scrutiny and attention they would face. Their bravery has resulted in justice being done. “This case should […]
Alliance Deputy Leader Eóin Tennyson MLA has paid tribute to the victims of Jeffrey Donaldson, following news that he has been found guilty of 18 child sex abuse charges, including one charge of rape. Mr Tennyson has said: “My thoughts are first and foremost with the two survivors at the centre of this case. “Their […]
The background Jeffrey Donaldson was one of the best-known politicians in Northern Ireland. He served as a Westminster MP for many years, was a former leader of the DUP, and played a major role in unionist politics. In March 2024, the PSNI announced that a man in his early 60s and a woman in her […]
Police have charged a man to court following an arrest in the Drumlin Walk area of Warrenpoint on Sunday night, 14th June. The 40-year-old was charged with possessing an offensive weapon in a public place. He is due to appear before Newry Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 8th July. As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by […]
Newry Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has strongly condemned the actions of a small group of youths involved in serious anti-social behaviour in the Meadow Estate, Newry, this evening. The youths started a fire and subsequently attacked Fire Service personnel who attended the scene. Councillor Mathers said: “What we witnessed in the Meadow Estate tonight […]
Newry City Sinn Féin Councillor Valerie Harte has condemned the burning of two vehicles in an overnight incident in Newry. The Councillor said, “I strongly condemn the disgraceful incident in which two vans belonging to a local business were deliberately burnt out in the car park at North Street, Newry. This reckless act has caused […]
Police received a report of two vans on fire in the North Street area of Newry at approximately 11.25pm last night , Friday 12th June. Officers attended alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, who extinguished the blaze. The vehicles were completely destroyed as a result of this fire – and were […]
With the protests emerging after the North Belfast stabbing attack, a car has been set alight in Kilkeel and rolled into a set of buildings in the town. People Before Profit representative for Newry & Armagh Marc Mac Seáin comments: “A man in Belfast has been brutally attacked and any right-headed person condemns that. As […]
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