
Detectives from PSNI’s Serious Crime Branch investigating the murder of Brian Phelan in Newry, in July 2018, have charged a 26-year-old woman. She is charged with perverting the course of justice, assisting an offender and withholding information. Detective Inspector Michael Hawthorne explains, “Detectives remain committed to bringing all offenders, whether they […]
Feb 25 2021 | Posted in
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Police in Newry are continuing to appeal for information after a security alert in Newry this week. A report of a suspicious object found in the Ashgrove Road area of the city was made to police at around 3:30 pm on Saturday, 20 February, 2021. Police and ATO attended the scene, and ATO […]
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Police are advising people to be on their guard following a report of attempted fraud in County Down, with the fraudster posing as a police officer. A man in his 70’s was targeted in the attempted scam, however, was aware that the caller was not legitimate and alerted police. Newry, Mourne […]
Feb 17 2021 | Posted in
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The Department of Health has published a more detailed breakdown of Northern Ireland’s vaccination numbers. The programme continues to make good progress, but anyone eligible to book their vaccinations is urged to do so without delay. Vaccination saves lives, protects people from serious illness and reduces pressure on our health service. […]
Feb 17 2021 | Posted in
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Detectives in Newry are investigating a number of incidents which occurred in the area from Friday evening, 5 February, and into the early hours of Saturday, 6 February. Detective Sergeant Ritchie says, “At around 10 pm on Friday 5 February, it was reported that entry was gained to business premises located at the […]
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Police are appealing for information following the report of a stabbing in Newry, reported early this morning, Friday 5 February. Northern Ireland Ambulance Service notified police just before 5.45 am of a report that a male had been stabbed in the face. Inspector Alastair Macdonald said, “The man – aged in […]
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The number of Covid-19 vaccines administered in Northern Ireland has passed the 220,000 mark. The latest figures show a total of 196,131 first doses and 24,070 second doses – bringing the overall number of vaccines administered to 220,201 These figures provide a further indication of important progress in the roll-out of vaccines to […]
Jan 30 2021 | Posted in
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People aged 65-69 can now book their Covid-19 vaccination appointments at one of NI’s seven regional vaccination centres. The online booking is available at covid-19.hscni.net The Department of Health this week announced a twin-track approach to accelerating NI’s vaccination programme. This will ensure more people can take up the offer of […]

Latest figures published by NISRA show that 156 deaths involving Covid-19 occurred in the week 9 to 15 January 2021, the highest weekly number since the pandemic began. The total number of Covid-19 related deaths that occurred up to 15 January 2021 has now reached 2,186. Two days,11 and 7 January […]
Jan 22 2021 | Posted in
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Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Public Protection Branch have welcomed the conviction of a 68 year old man for historical serious sexual offences against a child in the County Armagh area. Appearing at Newry Crown Court tyesterday, Thursday, 21 January, Seamus Murphy was sentenced to 14 months imprisonment for serious […]
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