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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 […]

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Constituency Crime Portadown Upper Bann

Police Appeal Following Assault in Portadown

Police in Portadown are appealing for information following the report of an assault in the Obins Street area of the town on Friday 2nd December. Sergeant Bigger said: “Shortly after 9.15pm, officers attended Obins Street after it was reported that a teenage girl had been assaulted by a man armed with a bat. One man, […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Police Appeal Following “Ambush and Execution” Murder in Newry

Detectives investigating the murder of Mark Lovell in Newry on Thursday 1 December are continuing to appeal to the public for their assistance in identifying his killers. The 58 year old was shot a number of times, at close range, whilst inside his car near his home in Ardcarn Park just after 6pm. Detective Chief […]

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Banbridge Constituency Crime Upper Bann

Viable Device Found in Banbridge

A security alert in Brookfield Avenue, Banbridge, has now ended following the discovery of a viable device in the town. Police and Ammunition Technical Officers attended the scene following the discovery of a suspicious object. A controlled explosion was carried out on the pipe bomb type device which has been now been declared viable and has been taken […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Victim of Brutal Newry Shooting Named

Police can confirm the man murdered in Newry on Thursday 1 December was Mark Lovell. The 58 year old was shot a number of times, at close range, outside his home in the Ardcarn Park area of the city shortly after 6pm. Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team launched a murder […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Man “Ambushed and Executed” in Newry Shooting say Police

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder investigation after a man was shot and killed in Newry yesterday evening, 1 December. The 58-year-old man was shot a number of times, at close range, outside his home in the Ardcarn Park area of the city.  The attack took […]

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Armagh Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Portadown Upper Bann

Women’s Aid Armagh Down Launch Christmas ‘See Behind the Shine’ Campaign

Christmas can be the most dangerous time of year for many women and children living in our local community. Domestic abuse is an increasing issue in our locality and this Christmas Women’s Aid Armagh Down is encouraging people to ‘See Behind the Shine’, to identify what is really going on behind some closed doors.   […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Man Dead After Shooting in Newry

Police are currently at the scene of a shooting incident in the Ardcarn Park area of Newry this evening, Thursday 1st December. Ardcarn Park is currently closed to both motorists and pedestrians. One man has been pronounced dead at the scene. A further update will be provided in due course. ENDS

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Newry Men Charged and Named Following Vicious Attack Claiming to be an IRA Punishment Beating

A man attacked with a nail studded bat in his own home was told it was an IRA punishment beating, Newry Magistrates Court heard today Wednesday 30th November. Police arrested three men following the report of an aggravated burglary at a house in Springfarm Heights, Newry, in the early hours of the morning on Tuesday […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Three Men Charged Following Aggravated Burglary in Newry

Police have charged three men aged 27, 30 and 33 following an aggravated burglary at a house in Springfarm Heights, Newry, yesterday, Tuesday 29th November. The men were charged with a number of offences including two counts of aggravated burglary and driving related offences. They have been charged to appear before Newry Magistrates’ Court this […]