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Community Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Serious Assault In Lurgan Leaves Man In Critical Condition

Detectives investigating the report of a serious assault in Lurgan on Saturday 17th June, have arrested a man.  Shortly after 7.15pm on Saturday evening, police received a report of an injured man in the Beech Court area of the town. Upon arrival of officers, a man with serious head injuries was being treated by ambulance […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Police Appeal Following Newry Burglaries

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following recent attempted burglaries in the Newry area. Inspector Campbell said: “Police received a report on Tuesday morning, 13th June of three attempted burglaries at commercial premises in the Merchants Quay area of the city. “During the first attempt, two men believed to be in their 20s, of […]

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Community Crime

New Strategy Launched to Tackle Young People’s Top Policing Priorities

The relationship between young people and the police is just one of the priorities that the Police Service of Northern Ireland has pledged to tackle in a new Children and Young People strategy, launched today, Tuesday 13th June. Over 400,000 young people (under 18s) live locally and so they make up a huge percentage of […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Two Men Charged to Court With Armagh Burglary

Two men aged 23 and 29 have been charged with a number of offences including aggravated burglary with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.They are both expected to appear before Banbridge Magistrates’ Court on Thursday June 15. As is normal procedure all charges are reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service. The charges relate to an […]

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Constituency Crime Downpatrick South Down

Police Investigate Downpatrick Assault

Police are appealing for information following a report of an assault at the Scotch Street area of Downpatrick on Tuesday 6th June. Sergeant Ritchie said: “Shortly before 11:20pm, it was reported that a male youth was assaulted and taken to hospital with a suspected broken jaw following the incident. “Two male youths and one female were […]

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Crime Government Legacy Politics Stormont Westminster

The 5 Assembly Parties Must Challenge the Legacy Bill by the Creation of an Alternative Stormont Victims and Survivors Agreement – Aontu

In Westminster today Aontú Leader and Meath West TD Peadar Tóibín has called on the 5 Assembly parties to challenge the Legacy Bill by the creation of an alternative Stormont Victims and Survivors agreement. An Teachta Tóibín is in London today and tomorrow as part of the Oireachtas Good Friday Agreement Committee in an effort […]

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Crime Government Legacy Politics Stormont

Sinn Fein Pays Tribute to Hooded Men for ‘determined campaign’ For Truth and Justice

Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly has paid tribute to the Hooded Men for their determined campaign for truth and justice. The North Belfast MLA was speaking after the PSNI publicly apologised today to the Hooded Men.   The party’s policing spokesperson said:   “For over 50 years, the Hooded Men have led a determined campaign for truth and […]

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Crime Legacy

PSNI Apologise to the “Hooded Men”

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has expressed sympathy to the family of Joe Clarke. Mr Clarke was one of the men collectively known as the ‘Hooded Men’. Detective Chief Superintendent Ian Saunders, Head of  Legacy Investigation & Disclosure Branch said: “The Police Service has written to a number of individuals, including the late Mr Clarke, and […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Man Charged Regarding Newry Assault

Detectives in Ardmore have charged a 34-year-old man with a number of offences including grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon with intent to cause an indictable offence. He is expected to appear before Newry Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 5th July. As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public […]

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Community Crime

Police Start Cycle Safety Campaign

Police officers across Northern Ireland will be taking to the roads on unmarked bicycles, to raise awareness of cycle safety in Belfast today, Thursday 8th June. Superintendent Gary Busch explained: “During our close-pass operations, which were first trailed in 2017, police officers in plain clothes on unmarked bicycles equipped with cameras, will be supported by […]

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Community Constituency Crime Portadown Upper Bann

Police Return to Scene of Portadown RTC

Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Collision Investigation Unit, investigating a fatal road traffic collision on the Moy Road, Portadown, on Sunday 16th April, are to return to the scene. Testing at the scene will be carried out by officers on Friday 9th June and the road is expected to be closed between […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Government NMD Council South Down Warrenpoint

Gibbons Condemns Pier Anti-Social Behaviour

Independent Crotlieve Councillor Mark Gibbons has taken to social media to condemn a video of teenagers fighting at the pier in Warrenpoint at the weekend. Speaking from his Facebook page Cllr Gibbons said: “I have been sent a number of videos that show teenagers gathering(some drinking) at Warrenpoint Pier yesterday evening to watch mostly young […]