The Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency has released the third set of results from Census 2021. The information published provides data at a Northern Ireland level and for the 11 councils on the health of our population, housing (including renewable energy in homes) and also car ownership. For the first time in […]
Detectives in Newry are appealing for information and witnesses following the report of a burglary in the Ashton Heights area on Wednesday, 7 December 2022. A report was received that a burglary had taken place on Wednesday evening between the hours of 7 pm and 10.45 pm. Entry had been gained to the […]
Detectives are appealing for information following a report of arson with intent at residential premises in the Clanrye Avenue area of Newry on Friday 9 December. Shortly before 7 pm, it was reported a petrol bomb was thrown at a house in the area. The object did not ignite, but damage was caused […]
Almost 30 pups have been rescued at Belfast Port as part of a multi-agency crackdown against illegal puppy trafficking and Christmas puppy sales. The crackdown is the latest in a significant series of seizures at Northern Ireland’s (NI) ports and is part of the ‘Paws for Thought’ initiative, where dogs and pups travelling […]
An operation aimed at targeting those sought for violence against women and girls (VAWG) offences has resulted in a total of 39 arrests across Northern Ireland. As part of the Police Service’s wider support of the 16 Days of Action against VAWG international campaign, those who have perpetrated violent or abusive offences towards […]
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 58-year-old was shot a number of times, at close range, inside his car near his home in Ardcarn Park. The arrest follows searches of properties in […]
As police launch the annual winter drink drive operation, they are asking the public to pause for a moment. Superintendent Gary Busch explains, “Last year, we asked road users to consider the impact of being detected drink or drug driving. “This year, our request is more direct. “We are asking the public to […]
Newry police say that a man murdered in a gun attack in Newry last night was shot multiple times at close range. The man, 58, was pronounced dead at the scene yesterday evening, Thursday 1 December 2022. Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have launched a murder investigation. […]
Local businesses including, bars, pubs, hotels, restaurants and security staff across Northern Ireland are being given access to ‘Ask for Angela’ training to help people who feel unsafe, threatened or vulnerable on their night out this Christmas and beyond. Under the scheme, they are being trained that anyone who asks for Angela may […]
Police have charged three men aged 27, 30 and 33 following an aggravated burglary at a house in Springfarm Heights, Newry on Tuesday 29 November. It was reported that three masked men entered the property through a window at around 2.45 am and attacked a male occupant with baseball bats and an iron […]
