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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Police Reiterate Appeal Following Horrific Newry Murder

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have reiterated an appeal for information, and revisited the scene of the murder of Mark Lovell. The 58-year-old was murdered in Ardcarn Park, Newry, on the evening of Thursday 1 December. He was shot a number of times, at close range, while in his car. […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Petrol Bomb Thrown at House in Newry

Detectives are appealing for information following a report of arson with intent at residential premises in the Clanrye Avenue area of Newry on Friday 9th December. Shortly before 7pm, it was reported a petrol bomb was thrown at a house in the area. The object did not ignite, but damage was caused to a living […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Two Men Arrested by Detectives Investigating Murder of Mark Lovell in Newry Released on Bail

Two men aged 45 and 40 arrested by detectives investigating the murder of Mark Lovell in Newry on Thursday 1 December have been released on bail to allow for further police enquiries. A third man aged 34 arrested on Thursday 8 December remains in custody at this time. Detectives are continuing to appeal to anyone […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Police Granted Additional Time to Question Suspect on Newry Murder

Detectives investigating the murder of Mark Lovell in Ardcarn Park, Newry, on the evening of Thursday 1 December have been granted an additional 36 hours to question a 34 year old man arrested on suspicion of murder. The arrest follows searches of properties in the Newry area on Thursday 8th December. The man was arrested on […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Appeal Following Burglary in Newry

Detectives in Newry are appealing for information and witnesses following the report of a burglary in the Ashton Heights area on Wednesday December 7th. A report was received that a burglary had taken place on Wednesday evening between the hours of 7pm and 10.45pm. Entry had been gained to the property via the back door. […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Man Charged Following Kidnapping and False Imprisonment in Bessbrook

Detectives from Public Protection Branch have charged a 35-year-old man with kidnapping and false imprisonment. He is due to appear before Lisburn Magistrates’ Court on 10th December 2022. As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service. Detectives from the Police Service’s Public Protection Branch arrested a 35 year old man […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh South Armagh

Man Arrested After Woman Forced into Car in Bessbrook

Detectives from the Police Service’s Public Protection Branch have arrested a 35 year old man following reports a woman was forced into a car in Bessbrook. It’s understood the 20 year old victim was pulled into the vehicle in the Carrick Vista area and driven away just before 4.15pm yesterday, Thursday 8 December. The car […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Third Arrest in Newry in Mark Lovell Murder Case

Detectives investigating the murder of Mark Lovell in Ardcarn Park, Newry, on the evening of Thursday 1 December have arrested a 34 year old man today. The arrest follows searches of properties in the Newry area this morning, Thursday 8th December. The man was arrested on suspicion of murder and is in custody in Musgrave […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Woman Granted Compassionate Bail to Attend Funeral of Her Father

A Newry woman has been granted compassionate bail to attend the funeral of her father. Whitney Hughes, (30), of Ardcarn Park in the city, appeared before Newry Magistrates’ Court  applying for compassionate bail to attend the wake and funeral service of her father who was shot and killed in newry last week. Hughes,  from Ardcarn Park in the […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Two Arrested for Newry Murder of Mark Lovell

Detectives investigating the murder of Mark Lovell in Ardcarn Park, Newry, on the evening of Thursday 1 December have arrested two men. The arrests follow searches of properties in the Newry area this morning, Wednesday 7 December. The two men, aged 45 and 40, were arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody at […]

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Constituency Crime South Down

Man Sentenced With Attempted Wounding With Intent to Cause Grievous Bodily Harm

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch have acknowledged the sentencing of 40-year-old Gary Moore on Tuesday, 6th December. Mr Moore, from the Ballynahinch area, was sentenced to five-and-a-half years at Belfast Crown Court, sitting in Craigavon Crown Court after he pleaded guilty to attempted wounding with intent to cause grievous […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Shooting: £20,000 Reward for Information Leading to Mark Lovells Killers

Detectives investigating the murder of Mark Lovell in Newry on Thursday 1 December have reiterated an appeal for information, backed by a reward from the charity Crimestoppers. Crimestoppers have put up a reward of up to £20,000 for information the charity exclusively receives that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Mark’s […]