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By Paul Higgins A man who killed a friend and neighbour when he set fire to his house was suspected of involvement in seven other fire starting incidents but not prosecuted for them, a court heard. Newry Crown Court also heard that 44-year-old Gary Magee “was severely injured and almost died” in the arson attack […]
Police in Newry are investigating a ‘ram-raid’ type incident at a jewellers in Newry during the early hours of this morning, Wednesday 6 December. Shortly after 4.30am it’s understood a silver saloon car reversed into the shutters of the shop on Hill Street a number of times. A man has then alighted from the vehicle […]
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team are continuing to investigate the murder of a man, yet to be identified, following an incident in the Edward Street area of Lurgan, on Sunday 3rd December. Two women, aged 35 and 43, and a 31 year old man, who were arrested yesterday on […]
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder enquiry following an incident in the Edward Street area of Lurgan, on Sunday 3rd December. Two women, aged 35 and 43, and a 31 year old man, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and are currently in custody assisting with police […]
Detectives investigating a number of burglaries from ATMs have arrested a man. Detective Chief Inspector Ciara Mullan said: “Detectives from Organised Crime Branch investigating nine burglaries and attempted burglaries of ATMs across Northern have arrested a 42-year-old man in the Hull area today, Wednesday 29th November. “The man has since been transported to Northern Ireland […]
Police are appealing for information in relation to an incident that occurred during the early hours of this morning. A male was caught on CCTV causing damage to an elderly couples car within the vicinity of Priory Crescent Newry, whilst videoing himself doing so. Police are working to identify the offender are appealing for any […]
The Police Service of Northern Ireland has launched its annual Christmas operation which aims to keep people safe in the run-up to Christmas. As part of Operation Season’s Greetings, there will be increased patrols in key areas across Northern Ireland in an effort to prevent crime and reassure both shoppers and business owners. In particular, […]
Monday 27th November, a 64 year old man from the Downpatrick area was sentenced at Downpatrick Crown Court for six counts of sexual assault. Damien Craig was sentenced to eight years. He will serve four years in custody and four years on licence. He will be placed on the Sex Offenders Register for an indefinite period […]
Missing Person Appeal Police and the Family are becoming increasingly concerned for whereabouts of 15 year old, Denas Gragaitis. Denas was last seen on Saturday 25th November at approximately 1130 hours within the Newry Area. Denas was last seen wearing a dark hoody, beige bottoms, and white high top trainers. If you have any information […]
Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of a burglary in Banbridge yesterday, Wednesday 22nd November. Detective Sergeant Wilson said: “It’s believed that entry was gained to a house in the Willow Grove area of the town sometime between 1pm and shortly before 6.10pm. “The property was ransacked, and a sum of […]
An Garda Síochána continue to investigate all the circumstances of a serious assault which occurred on Parnell Square East shortly after 1:30pm this afternoon Thursday, 23rd November 2023. Preliminary indications are that a male attacked a number of people on Parnell Square East. Five (5) casualties have been taken to hospitals in the Dublin Region. […]
By Donal McMahon A South Armagh Councillor has praised a new cross border community policing strategy following reports of criminal gangs from the Republic targeting pensioners in his constituency. Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) has this week approved a report of a €30k investment from the Republic’s Department of Justice to support an […]
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