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Community Constituency Crime Government Newry and Armagh South Armagh Stormont

Attack on Crossmaglen Man Despicable and Cowardly! – Murphy

Sinn Féin MLA Conor Murphy has slammed the shooting of a man in the Crossmaglen area of South Armagh on Monday morning. And he said those responsible must be brought to justice.  The Newry and Armagh MLA said:  “I unreservedly condemn the shooting of a man in Crossmaglen in the early hours of Monday.  “The […]

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Community Government Politics Stormont

TUV Calls Chief Constable a Sinn Fein Puppet Following Resignation

The TUV has called the PSNI Chief Constable a Sinn Fein puppet following his resignation. Statement by TUV leader Jim Allister:- “It’s an unrestrained ‘good riddance’ from TUV to the Sinn Fein puppet, Simon Bryne. “He leaves behind a demoralised and politically compromised PSNI, making the top priority now its political decontamination. If it is […]

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Community Government Politics Stormont

SDLP Leader says Confidence In Chief Constable Was ‘Irreparably Shattered’

SDLP Leader Colum Eastwood MP has said that confidence in the PSNI Chief Constable had been irreparably shattered following a series of crises and that Simon Byrne was right to stand aside. Mr Eastwood was speaking after an urgent question in the House of Commons this afternoon. He said: “Policing in Northern Ireland is in […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Police SeekWitnesses After Man Shot In Vehicle In Crossmaglen

Detectives in Ardmore are this afternoon, Monday 4th September, continuing to appeal for witnesses and information in relation to a shooting in the Crossmaglen area earlier today. Detective Sergeant Dougherty said: “At around 6.30am, officers received and responded to a report that a man in his 30s had been shot in the arm and the […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Man Shot In Arm and Neck In South Armagh

Police are currently at the scene of a shooting incident in the Ballsmill Road area of Crossmaglen. A report was received at around 6.30am today, Monday 4th September that a man had been shot in the arm and the neck.He has been taken to hospital to receive medical treatment. A number of road closures are […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry South Down

Police Seek Information on Parochial House Fire In Hilltown

A passing police patrol became aware of a fire at a vacant parochial house, on the Castlewellan Road in Hilltown, shortly before 3am, on Thursday 31st August. NIFRS personnel were in attendance and brought the blaze under control, however, extensive damage has been caused to the property. It is believed at this time that the […]

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Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Craigavon Crime Upper Bann

PSNI Arrest 26 People, Search 21 Properties and Vehicles In 3 Months to Reduce Supply of Drugs

Police in Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon have arrested 26 people and searched 21 properties and vehicles in the last three months in a bid to reduce the supply and demand of illegal drugs in the area. District Commander Superintendent McMillan said: “One of the priorities in our local policing plan across Armagh City, Banbridge and […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Two Men Charged Following Newry Assaults

Detectives in Newry investigating a road traffic collision and number of assaults in the city in the early hours of Sunday, 27th August have charged two men to court. A 33-year-old has been charged with a number of driving offences, as well as grievous bodily harm with intent, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, two counts […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newcastle South Down

Man Charged with Stabbing 70 Yr Old In Newcastle

A 47 year old man has been charged with attempted murder. He is due to appear at Newtownards Magistrates Court on Friday 25th August. As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service. The charge is in relation to a serious assault, in which a man in his 70s was […]

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Armagh Banbridge Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Security Alert In Tandragee

There is currently a security alert in the Madden Road area of Tandragee following the discovery of a suspicious object. Cordons are in place at Terryhoogan Road, outside Tandragee FC and at Madden House. Motorists and the public are advised to avoid the area at this time. ENDS

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Community Constituency Newry South Down Warrenpoint

Death of Elderly Couple Not Being Treated as Suspicious

Detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the deaths of a man and a woman at a property in the Greenan Road area of Newry. It is believed the deaths may have occurred some time ago. A post mortem has taken place and the deaths are not being treated as suspicious at this time, […]

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Community Constituency Crime South Down Warrenpoint

Two Bodies Found In House Near Warrenpoint

Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths of a man and a woman at a property in the Newry area. The deaths were reported to police on Thursday, 17th August and enquiries remain ongoing. There are no further details at this time and an update will be provided in due course. ENDS