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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Detectives Investigating Two Sudden Deaths In Newry

Detectives are investigating two sudden deaths in the Newry area. The sudden deaths involved a man and woman, who were both aged in their 20s, in the Sandys Street area of the city. Police received a report of the man’s death on Sunday evening, 2nd June whilst the second report of the woman’s death was […]

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Community Crime Government Stormont

Nexus Comments on Recent Sex Offence Law Judgement

Nexus, a charity which supports people impacted by sexual abuse and abusive relationships, has commented on the recent ruling that the law granting anonymity to sex offence suspects until charge is incompatible with human rights and press freedom. Joanne Barnes, CEO of the charity said: “Nexus welcomes the judgement reached on Friday 31st May 2024 by […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

“Sinister British Forces Target South Armagh Residents”- Saoradh Newry

The Republican Party Saoradh, take this opportunity to highlight a number of serious incidents that have taken place in South Armagh in the past few weeks. Both incidents involved heavily armed, undercover British forces of the armed response unit which is made up of joint PSNI and British Army personnel from the Special Reconnaissance Regiment […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newcastle South Down

£15,000 Worth of Cannabis Found In Newcastle

Newry, Mourne and Down District Support Team officers, assisted by local Neighbourhood Policing Team officers, conducted a search at a property in the Newcastle area on Monday, 3rd June. During the search of the house in the Dunwellan Park area, officers seized a quantity of suspected cannabis worth an estimated street value of £15,000 and […]

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Community Crime Government Politics Stormont

SDLP: Justice Minister Needs to Move on Independent Snooping Inquiry If Policing Board Will Not

The Justice Minister must take the initiative to deliver an independent inquiry on police surveillance of journalists if the Policing Board does not, Opposition Leader Matthew O’Toole MLA said today after an SDLP Opposition Day motion. The Justice Minister today opposed a call for her department to establish a specific inquiry, but after pressing by […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Car Window Smashed at Carney Hall, Newry

Police are appealing for information following criminal damage of a vehicle in which a rear passenger window has been smashed. This happened in the vicinity of Carney Hall, Newry between 1430 on Thursday 30th May at 1230 on Friday 31st May 24. If anyone has any information regarding the incident please contact Police on 101 […]

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Community Crime Government Politics Stormont

SDLP: Long’s Stubborn Response to Court Judgement Irresponsible

The Justice Minister’s stubborn refusal to confirm that she will not appeal a court judgement striking out a law granting lifetime and post death anonymity to sex offence suspects is both disappointing and irresponsible, the Leader of the Opposition has said. Responding to an urgent oral question brought by Matthew O’Toole MLA – who is […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Police In Newry Attend Sudden Death

Police in Newry received a report of a sudden death at an address in Sandys Street on Sunday 2nd June. A post mortem is to be held in due course to establish the cause of death.  Enquiries are ongoing, and there are no further details at this stage.   ENDS

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Police In Newry Appeal for Information and Witnesses Following Two Burglaries

Detectives in Newry are appealing for information and witnesses following two reported burglaries in the district on Friday, 31st May. Detective Sergeant Lewis said: “Officers received a report that a burglary had taken place in the Ashfield Avenue area of Newry at some point between 9.00am and 12.50pm, when the resident was not present. “Entry […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Cash and Jewellery Stolen From Elderly Couple In Newry

Police are appealing for information following a burglary that happened in the Ashfield Avenue area of Newry between 09:00am and 12:50pm today. The victims were an elderly couple; their house was ransacked and a large quantity of cash and jewellery was stolen as well as other items that were of deep personal value to them. […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Protected Bird Shot In Newry

Police are investigating and issuing an appeal for information after a Red Kite bird was found injured in the vicinity of Cullion Road in Newry, on Saturday, 20th April. The bird was later taken to a local veterinary clinic for treatment at the time, but, we are sad to report, due to its injuries being […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Two Arrested In Newry Following Theft With Imitation Firearm and Blade

Police in Newry are appealing for information in relation to a report of a theft in the Monaghan Street area yesterday evening, Thursday 30th May. A Police spokesperson said: “Shortly after 7.10pm, police received a report that bags, containing cigarettes and cash, had been stolen from a bus. “A short time later, two men aged […]