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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Aontú Newry Rep Targeted with July 12th Arson Attack in the Middle of the Night

At 3am last night Sharon Loughran awoke with to the smell of smoke and the sound of her car in flames. Speaking in relations to the terrifying situation Sharon stated: “I am still trying to process what happened. Just after 3am I awoke to the smell and sound of an inferno beside my house. I […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Car Set on Fire at House In Newry

Police in Newry are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of arson in the Damolly Village area at approximately 3.15am this morning, Wednesday July 12th. Inspector Browne said: “We received a report that a car had been set alight at the victim’s property in the early hours of this morning. The suspect is […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Three Arrested After Newry Drug Bust

Police in Newry have arrested three people following a search of a property in the Forkhill Road area of Newry on Saturday evening. A large quantity of suspected herbal cannabis and a sum of cash were seized during the proactive policing operation. Two men aged 33 and 27 and a woman aged 57 were arrested […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Finn Offers Condolences Following Sudden Death

SDLP councillor Doire Finn has offered her condolences following a reported sudden death in Newry.  Police are at the scene in the Catherine Street area.  Councillor Finn said:  “My thoughts are with the family and friends of the person who sadly passed away in the Upper Catherine Street area of Newry. It is always difficult […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Police Attend Sudden Death In Newry

Police are currently at the scene of a reported sudden death in the Catherine Street area of Newry. Enquiries remain ongoing and an update will be provided in due course. ENDS

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Appeal Following Aggravated Burglary at Parkview Close In Newry

Detectives are appealing for information following a report of an aggravated burglary at the Parkview Close area of Newry on Monday 3rd July. Detective Sergeant Johnston said: “Shortly before 8:30pm, it was reported to police that a number of males entered a property in the area and a man in his 30s who was inside the […]

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Constituency Crime Downpatrick South Down

Man Sentenced For Aiden Mann Murder

Barry Donnelly was sentenced today, Tuesday 4 July, for the manslaughter of Aiden Mann in County Down in January 2022. Donnelly, aged 38, appeared before Belfast Crown Court, having previously pleaded guilty to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility. He will serve an indeterminate custodial sentence, with a minimum tariff of nine years. Aiden Mann died after […]

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Community Crime Government Health Stormont

Action to End Violence Against Women and Girls Must be a Priority For All! — Michelle O’Neill

First Minister Designate Michelle O’Neill has welcomed the publication of the Ending Violence Against Women and Girls strategy and action plan for consultation and said action on ending violence against women and girls must be a priority for us all. Michelle O’Neill MLA said: “This is a landmark day with the publication of the strategy and […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Business Man Convicted of Harassment of Newry Business Woman and Misuse of Electronic Communications

Newry based business man Barry James Fearon of Newry attended Newry Court on Friday 30th June accused of harassment of a Newry based business woman. Fearon of  BJF Training Ltd was convicted at Newry Courthouse of harassment and misuse of electronic communications towards a female victim. A stalking charge was also attached to the harassment […]

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Community Constituency Craigavon Crime Upper Bann

Man Caught With Kinder Eggs Up His Bum Assaults Ambulance Staff

Patrick Pearse Killen, 25, of Portadown, appeared via video link from Maghaberry Prison before Craigavon Magistrates Court on Friday and pleaded guilty to two counts of possessing a controlled drug, assaulting an ambulance worker and possessing a class C drug with intent to supply. The Court was told that on December 6th 2022 police received […]

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Community Constituency Crime Downpatrick South Down

Former DUP Councillor Billy Walker Child Sex Grooming Messages Exposed

A former Newry, Mourne and Down DUP councillor who admitted two counts of attempted sexual communication with a child has avoided prison. The Newry, Mourne and Down District Councillor who represented the Rowallane DEA was arrested in February on suspicion of attempting to meet a child following potential sexual grooming. William Walker, 60, posed as […]

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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Man Charged With Attempted Child Abduction In Lurgan

Detectives investigating a report of an attempted child abduction in the Brookehill area of Lurgan on Wednesday, 28th June have charged a 33-year-old man. He has been charged with attempted child abduction, possessing an offensive weapon in a public place and kidnapping. The man has also been charged with attempted exposure and attempted sexual assault […]