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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Camlough: TUV lodge Ombudsman Complaint After PSNI Conduct Following GAA Final

TUV Leader Jim Allister is not happy followng a viral video of police celebrating Armagh’s All Ireland win in Camlough. Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister KC MP: “I will be contacting the Police Ombudsman and the Chief Constable following a disgraceful display by officers in a marked PSNI car tonight in Camlough. “They can […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Camlough: Police Investigate Viral Video

The PSNI has commenced an investigation following a viral video of police celebrating Armagh’s All Ireland win in Camlough. District Commander for Newry, Mourne and Down, Superintendent Norman Haslett, said: “We are aware of footage circulating on social media of our officers, driving Police Service of Northern Ireland vehicles, taking part in celebrations following Armagh […]

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Community Constituency Crime Downpatrick South Down

Detectives Continue to Investigate Firearms-Related Report In Downpatrick

Detectives are continuing to investigate a recent firearms-related report in Downpatrick. Detective Inspector Johnston said: “Police received a report at approximately 3.45pm on Saturday, 20th July of a shooting at a bowling club in the Owenbeg Avenue area of Downpatrick. “It was reported a man, aged in his 40s, and a teenage girl sustained injuries […]

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Albert Basin Park Campaigns Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Illegal Encampment at City Centre Public Park Site

By Donal McMahon An alleged illegal encampment has taken place at a Newry city centre site earmarked for a multi-million pound public park development. A number of camper vans and other vehicles have been parked up in Albert Basin as early as Monday this week. The site, which is due to undergo a £16m investment […]

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Community Constituency Crime Louth Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Man In Court Over Gun and Ammo Seizure

A man from Newry and a man from County Louth have appeared in court in connection with the seizure of 18 firearms and more than 900 rounds of ammunition. The seizure happened on Friday in Ardee in County Louth. Mark McCourt, 33, from Edencrieve in Newry, and 27-year-old Conor O’Brian, from Kilpatrick, Ardee, both appeared […]

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ABC Council Armagh Community Constituency Council Crime Government Health Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Down Upper Bann

Campaign to Reduce Violence Against Women and Girls Launched

A campaign challenging sexism and misogyny within our society to help improve safety for women and girls has been launched by Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council. Working in partnership with Newry, Mourne and Down District Council, the Southern and South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust and Women’s Aid, the council are aiming […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry: Keys Taken From Houses as Two Cars Stolen at Chancellors Rd

Detectives are appealing for information following a creeper style burglary at the Chancellor’s Road area of Newry. Detective Sergeant Curley said: “Sometime between midnight and around 5:45am on Sunday 21st July, it was reported that a black Ford Ranger and a red Renault Kadjar were stolen from a property in the area. It was reported that […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Saoradh Slam Raid Targeting Newry Member

The Revolutionary Republican Party Saoradh has strongly condemned the Crown Forces for carrying out an early morning raid in Newry on 15th July. The raid was carried out under the draconian “Terrorism Act” and the Republican on the receiving end is a young member of Saoradh and éistigi, the party’s youth department. The family home […]

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Business Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Man Arrested Following Newry Shopping Centre Assault

Police have arrested a man in his 30s following a report of assault in the Buttercrane Shopping Centre in Newry. It was reported that a man in his 40s was headbutted and sustained a serious injury to his eye during an altercation on Tuesday afternoon, 9th July at around 12.15pm. The injured man, who was […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Police Looking a Scapegoat as They Try to Locate Goat Owner In Newry

Police in Newry are trying to locate the owner of three goats that were found in the area of Barley Lane, Newry on Monday 8th July. If you own these goats or know who does, please contact us on 101, quoting reference 1643 of 08/07/24. ENDS

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Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Play Park Vandalism Causes Community Anger And Frustration

Newry City Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has said that those who vandalised Loanda Crescent Play Park had once again caused anger and frustration amongst the local community. The local representative said, “The Play Area at Loanda Crescent has once again been vandalised resulting in serious damage to a key part of the play equipment.  […]

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Armagh Constituency Crime Monaghan Newry and Armagh

28 Yr Old Man Arrested In Armagh on Irish Extradition Warrant

Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Local Policing Team based in Armagh arrested a man in Armagh City on Thursday evening, 4th July. The 28-year-old man is wanted in the Republic of Ireland to stand trial for a serious assault offence. The offence occurred in the town of Monaghan in April 2019. He […]