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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Man Charged For Ramming Police Car In Newry

A 37 year old man has been charged to court after a  police vehicle was rammed a number of times in Newry on Saturday 3rd February. The man has been charged with a number of offences, including dangerous driving, driving whilst disqualified and using a motor vehicle without insurance. He is due to appear before […]

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Banbridge Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh Upper Bann

25 Police Officers Injured Over 24 hours In Northern Ireland

Superintendent Nigel Henry said: “Between Saturday morning and Sunday morning, 3rd and 4th February, across Northern Ireland, 25 police officers have been injured on duty, resulting in eight arrests for assault on police. “While thankfully no officers received any serious injuries and all were able to remain on duty, these assaults on our officers while […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

37 Year Old Arrested After Police Vehicle Rammed In Newry

A 37 year old man was arrested after a police vehicle was rammed a number of times in Newry on Saturday 3rd February. Inspector Porter said: “Shortly after 11:20pm, it was reported that officers approached a man who was standing beside a white Peugeot van in the Castlekeele Estate area. The man then got into […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Two Men Charged With Criminal Damage at Dobson’s Way

Police have charged two men following a report of criminal damage to a vehicle in the Dobsons Way area of Bessbrook on Wednesday, 31st January. A 26-year-old man has been charged with criminal damage, possession of an offensive weapon, assault on police, disorderly behaviour and resisting police. Meanwhile, a 27-year-old man has been charged with possessing an offensive […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Two Arrested at Dobsons Way After Smashing Up Car

Police have arrested two men following a report of criminal damage caused to a vehicle in Bessbrook today, Wednesday 31st January. A report was received at around 11.15am that two males used weapons to smash the windows of a vehicle parked in the Dobsons Way area. Officers attended the scene. Two men aged in their […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Police Appeal Following Two Burglaries In Local Area

Detectives in Newry are appealing for information and witnesses following two recent burglaries in the local area. Detective Sergeant Lewis said: “At around 1.50pm yesterday, Sunday 28th January, police received a report that a house in the Ballinlare Gardens area had been entered by a male seen acting suspiciously in the area. “The suspect used a […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Appeal For Information Following Bessbrook Burglaries

Detectives are appealing for information following the report of two burglaries in the Bessbrook area of Newry yesterday evening, Saturday 27th January. Detective Sergeant Lewis said: “At approximately 11.25pm we received a report that the front door of a house in Riverside Crescent had been damaged and access gained to the property. “A quantity of […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Masked Men With Shotgun Ransack Newry House

Detectives are appealing for information following the report of an aggravated burglary at a property in Newry in the early hours of this morning, Saturday 27th January. Detective Sergeant Lewis said: “At approximately 1.50am, it was reported that approximately 3 or 4 masked and armed men, one believed to be carrying a shotgun, entered the […]

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Community Constituency Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh Stormont

McNulty Concerned at Newry Security Alert

SDLP MLA Justin McNulty said: “My thoughts are with everyone caught up in this security alert and forced from their homes on this wet evening.  “Nobody wants to see scenes like this in their community and I hope that this alert is swiftly brought to an end and nothing untoward found. “There is disruption in […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council

Disgraceful That Families Are Being Forced From Their Homes By Security Alert – Mathers

Sinn Féin Councillor Aidan Mathers said tonight it is a disgrace that a security alert in Newry was causing serious disruption for local people on a cold winter’s night. Aidan Mathers said:  “A security alert in the Camlough Road area of Newry has caused serious disruption for families and residents. “The Camlough road has been […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Security Alert In Newry

Police are currently at the scene of a security alert in the Camlough Road area of Newry this evening, Thursday, 25th January. A number of homes have been evacuated and police are asking members of the public to avoid the area at this time. ENDS

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Armagh Community Constituency Newry and Armagh

Controlled Explosion Carried Out on WW2 Mortar In Richhill

A security alert in Richhill has ended. Inspector Browne said: “At around 7.45pm on Sunday evening, 21st January, police received a report of a suspicious object which was discovered in the Woodlawn Heights area of Richhill. “Local officers attended and held a scene overnight. Ammunition Technical Officers (ATO) attended this morning, Monday, and following examination, […]