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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sinn Féin Newry & Armagh MLA Liz Kimmins has warned people of the dangers of knife crime and the use of knives on our streets. Speaking after reports of a stabbing incident in Newry the MLA said: “Two people have been admitted to hospital as a result of wounds received from a knife attack. Local […]
Police have arrested a man following a suspected stabbing in the Upper Water Street area of Newry on Sunday evening, 26th May. Detective Sergeant Bell said: “A report was received at approximately 8.40pm that a man had entered a snooker and pool hall in the Basin Walk area of the city and an altercation had […]
Police are currently at the scene of a stabbing in the Upper Water Street area of Newry. A man in his 30s has been taken to hospital for treatment to injuries, which are described as life threatening at this time. A second man, aged in his 20s, has also been taken to hospital for treatment […]
The Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm that a man aged in his 60s has sadly died following a road traffic collision on the Newry Road, Poyntzpass, yesterday evening, Friday 24th May. Inspector Cherith Adair of the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Officers received and responded to a report of […]
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