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Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Police Appeal Following Lurgan Sexual Assault

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following the report of a sexual assault in the Lurgan area during the early hours of Sunday, 30th October. Inspector Gary McCullough said: “It was reported at around 3.30am that a woman was sexually assaulted by an unknown man as she was walking in the Lough Road area. […]

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Community Constituency Lurgan Upper Bann

Man Dies Following RTC in Magheralin

Police can confirm that a man has died following a road traffic collision in the Orange Lane area of Magheralin on Sunday morning, 30th October. Road closures in place at the Orange Lane junction of Drumnabreeze Road and the Newforge Road have now been lifted. An investigation is underway and police are appealing to anyone […]

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Armagh Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Sharyar Ali Sentenced for Murder of 11 Month Old Baby in Keady

Sharyar Ali, aged 34, has today been sentenced for the appalling murder of baby Hunter McGleenon, following an investigation by detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team. Mr Ali, who appeared before Newry Crown Court today, Thursday 27 October, was sentenced to life in prison, serving a minimum of 13 years, […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Three Men Arrested in Newry Following Major Drug Raid

Newry City Neighbourhood Policing Team carried out a search under warrant in the Newry Area. A large amount of Herbal Cannabis was seized along with LSD and Ecstasy. A large amount of cash was also seized. 3 People have been arrested for several offences and are assisting Police with their inquiries.   We are committed to […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Downpatrick Government NMD Council Politics South Down

Shamed DUP Child Grooming Councillor Quits Role

DUP Rowallane Councillor William Walker has quit his role as a Councillor for Rowallane following being charged with attempted sexual communication with children. William Walker was suspended from the DUP following his arrest in February but had continued as a Rowallane area representative on Newry, Mourne and Down District Council despite being suspended from the party. […]

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Community Constituency Council Crime Government Newry Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

South Armagh Man Banned from Keeping Animals for Five Years

A Newry resident has been disqualified from keeping animals for five years after being found guilty of an Animal Welfare offence. At a hearing in Newry Magistrates Court on 17 October 2022, Mr Jamie Gallogly, Main Street, Belleks, Newry was found guilty of an animal welfare offence under Section 4 of the Welfare of Animals […]

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Constituency Crime Downpatrick South Down

Man Assaulted in Downpatrick

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of an assault which occurred in licensed premises in the Church Street area of Downpatrick in the early hours of Sunday, 23rd October. Sergeant Boyle said: “We received a report just after 1.45am that a man in his 20s had been assaulted with a glass bottle by […]

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Armagh Constituency Crime Newry and Armagh

Police Appeal Following Armagh Incident

Police in Armagh are appealing for information following an incident at Friary Road in the early hours of Sunday 9th October. It was reported to police that a man, aged in his 30’s, fell from a moving vehicle and sustained serious injuries to his neck and head at around 1.20am on the Sunday morning. The […]

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Constituency Crime Lurgan Upper Bann

Petrol Bomb Attack in Lurgan

Police are appealing for information following a report of a petrol bomb incident which occurred at the Carrickvale Manor area of Lurgan on Friday 21st October. Sergeant Holmes said: “At around 3:30am, it was reported that an unknown man threw a bottle at the front door of a property in the area. The bottle, which had […]

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Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Man Living in Newry Area Sentenced for Sexual Assault of a Child

A 43 year old man from the Newry area was sentenced to 4 years and 6 months on Thursday 20th October, at Newry Crown Court for a number of offences including sexual assault and engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child. Kami Olkowski will serve 2 years 3 months in prison. He will […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh

Man Who Passed Away Following Newry RTC Named

Police can confirm the name of the man who died following a single vehicle road traffic collision on the Dublin Road, Cloghoge, Newry on Tuesday, 18th October, was 23-year-old Harrison Jameson from the Cavan area. Sergeant Neil Harrison said: “Police received a report shortly after 11am on Wednesday, 19th October of a single vehicle road […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Man Dies Following RTC in Newry

Police can confirm that a man in his 20s has sadly died following a one-vehicle road traffic collision on the Dublin Road, Cloghoge, Newry.  It is believed the collision occurred late on Tuesday 18th October 2022 D/Sgt Harrison said: “We would like to hear from anyone who was travelling in the Dublin Road / A1 […]