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Sinn Féin MP Dáire Hughes has described threats made against elected members in the Newry, Mourne and Down area as ‘sinister’. A video shared online shows masked men with guns reading a statement in which politicians are described as ‘legitimate targets’. The Newry and Armagh MP said: “The sinister threats issued by faceless thugs against […]
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has begun a criminal investigation into threats made to elected representatives in Newry, Mourne and Down. The threats were made by masked and armed men in a video circulating on social media. Speaking about the video, District Commander Superintendent Lynne Corbett said: “It is completely unacceptable that anyone should […]
Northern Ireland motorists are being urged to stay on top of routine car paperwork, as simple oversights could cost them up to £3,280 in fines, lead to higher insurance premiums and even invalidate their cover altogether. The warning from car insurance experts at CompareNI.com comes after police seized dozens of vehicles during a week-long blitz on uninsured […]
Today marks the start of the international 16 Days of Action Against Gender-Based Violence – a global campaign to raise awareness and encourage action to end violence against women and girls. Running until 10 December, it’s a chance for communities everywhere to stand together and call for change. As part of this, Armagh City, Banbridge […]
Detectives are appealing for information following the report of a burglary at a house in the Glen Macha area of Armagh on Saturday afternoon, 22nd November. Detective Inspector Ryan said: “It was reported at around approximately 11:00pm, homeowners returned to their property to discover it had been burgled. “The rear patio doors were smashed, we […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Valerie Harte has called for increased community vigilance following a series of attempted burglaries in Newry, including an incident in the early hours of last night in High Street, where residents confronted an intruder in their home. In a separate incident, a van was broken into, with tools and a wallet stolen […]
Police investigating reports of an assault and linked reports in the Camlough Road and Patrick Street area of Newry on Friday evening, 7th November have charged three people to court. A man, aged 31, was charged with a number of offences, including wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm. A man aged 27 was charged […]
Sinn Féin MLA Aoife Finnegan and Councillor Áine Quinn have strongly condemned the break-in at a home in Silverbridge last night and are calling for witnesses or anyone with information to bring forward to police. Aoife Finnegan said: “We unreservedly condemn this disgraceful act of criminality. Breaking into someone’s home is not only illegal but […]
Detectives are appealing for information following a report of a burglary in Silverbridge in the early hours of Sunday, November 9. Shortly before 2.40am, it was reported that two men had gained entry to a property in the New Road area but are understood to have fled empty-handed, when challenged by one of the occupants. Two men […]
Police investigating an assault and linked reports in the Camlough Road and Patrick Street area of Newry on Friday evening, 7th November have made three arrests. Inspector Moore said: “We believe weapons were used during this assault at approximately 7.15pm. One man was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries. “Two men aged 31 […]
Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers has condemned a frightening incident on Martin’s Lane , where a woman was approached by two youths on a scrambler, one of whom tried to steal her handbag. “This was completely unacceptable and I condemn it unreservedly. The woman is understandably shaken. “I have contacted the PSNI and urge anyone […]
A 26 year old man has been arrested and more than £10,000 worth of class A and class B drugs seized after police stopped a car in Portadown last night, Monday 3 November. The Lurgan Neighbourhood Policing Team were on patrol when a vehicle came to their attention in the Hobson Park area at around […]
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