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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Man Arrested for Possession of an Offensive Weapon In Newry

Following a report that a man may be in possession of a bladed item, police arrested a man aged in his 20s in the Upper Water Street area of Newry last night, Saturday 6th April. He was taken to Banbridge custody where he was interviewed on suspicion of a number of offences including possession of […]

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Community Constituency Crime South Down Warrenpoint

Man Arrested for Serious Assault In Rostrevor

Police have arrested a man following a report of an assault in Rostrevor at around 9pm on Sunday, 31st March. Detective Inspector Johnston said: “We received a report that a man, aged in his 20s, had received serious head injuries after he fell to the ground following an altercation at a licensed premises in the […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Three Masked Men Hold Knife to Woman’s Throat In Lurgan Burglary

Detectives in Lurgan are appealing for information following a report of an aggravated burglary in the Parkmore area of Craigavon yesterday morning, Saturday 30th March. A report was received at around 6.30am that three masked men entered a house and held a knife to the female occupant’s throat, before ransacking the property. It was reported […]

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ABC Council Banbridge Community Constituency Council Government Upper Bann

PCSP Project Named Runner-Up at Prestigious Awards!

An initiative developed by Banbridge’s Neighbourhood Policing Team in partnership with the Education Authority Youth Service in Banbridge and Armagh, Banbridge, and Craigavon Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP) to address anti-social behaviour (ASB) in the Banbridge area was recently named runner-up at the prestigious PSNI and NI Policing Board Problem Solving Partnership Awards! The […]

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Community Government Politics Stormont

Justice Minister Gives Police a Pay Award of 7%

Justice Minister Naomi Long has confirmed the 2023-24 pay remit for police officers at Federated and Superintending ranks has been agreed. The award is consistent with the recommendations of the independent police remuneration review body. The Minister said: “I am pleased to announce approval for a pay award of over 7% for police officers, in recognition […]

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Community Constituency Crime Kilkeel South Down

Man Charged with Murder of Bobby McKee In Kilkeel

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team, investigating the murder of 69-year-old Bobbie McKee in Kilkeel on Thursday, 21st March, have charged a 25-year-old man with his murder and with the attempted murder of his wife. He is expected to appear before Newry Magistrates’ Court on Monday 25th March. As is […]

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ABC Council Armagh Community Constituency Council Government Newry and Armagh

Duffy Expresses Condolences Following Tragic Road Accident

Sinn Féin councillor Sarah Duffy has expressed her condolences with the families and friends of the four people tragically killed in Armagh in the early hours of Sunday morning.  The Armagh city councillor said: “I am deeply shocked and saddened to learn that four people tragically lost their lives in a collision on the Ballynahonemore […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Four People Die In Single Vehicle RTC In Armagh

Police can confirm that four people have sadly died in a single vehicle collision in Armagh. The crash involving a grey Volkswagen Golf occurred on the Ballynahonemore Road at around 2.10am this morning, Sunday 24 March. The driver and three passengers, who as yet have not been formally identified, were declared deceased at the scene. […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Tragedy as Life Lost on Forkhill Road, Newry

Police can confirm that a man, aged in his 40’s, has died following a road traffic collision on the Forkhill Road, Newry, on Saturday 23rd March. Officers received a report of a collision involving a male pedestrian and a Nissan car at around 10.40pm on Saturday night. The man was taken to hospital following the […]

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Community Constituency Crime Kilkeel South Down

Murder Investigation Launched Following Incident In Kilkeel

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder investigation this evening, Thursday 21st March, following the death of a man aged in his 60s in Kilkeel. Detective Chief Inspector Anthony Kelly said: “Police received a report of a concern for safety for a couple at a property in […]

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Community Constituency Crime Portadown Upper Bann

34 Yr Old Arrested for Criminal Damage In Portadown

A 34 year old man has been arrested by officers investigating a number of incidents of criminal damage in Obins Street, Portadown, on Monday 18th March. A report was received at around 11.50pm on Monday night that a man walking along Obins Street caused damage to parked cars as he passed. Officers attended and arrested […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Burglary at House In Castlekeele Newry

Police Newry, Mourne & Down are appealing for information and witnesses following an overnight burglary at a house in Newry. Officers received a report on Monday, 18th March around 1.30am that a house in the Castlekeele area had been ransacked. Entry was gained by smashing a glass patio door to the back of the house. […]