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28/10/2022

Police: A 22 year old man arrested by police investigating a number of recent hate crime incidents in the Lower Square area of Kilkeel has been released on bail to allow for further police enquiries.

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27/10/2022

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26/10/2022
24/10/2022

Detectives in Lisburn are appealing for information following a security alert and attempted theft from an ATM machine in Temple today (Monday 24th October).

Detective Inspector Bell said: "Shortly after 3.15am police received a report of an ATM on fire in the Carryduff Road area.

“Officers attended and discovered a suspect device close to the ATM, which did not explode, but we believe at this time was a viable device. There was also a fire, which we are treating as deliberate, which has caused extensive damage to the ATM. ATO and the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service were tasked and attended. The device has been removed for further examination.

"It is not believed that anything was taken from the ATM during the incident. A number of men were seen in the area between 1.30am and 3am, before leaving on foot in the Ballynahinch direction.

"The Carryduff Road has been reopened.”

Detective Inspector Bell added: “We are appealing to anyone who may have seen the suspects or who has information in relation to this incident to contact us. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in the Temple area, or anyone with dash-cam footage between 1.30am and 3am this morning. Detectives in Lisburn can be contacted on the 101 non-emergency number, by quoting 123 24/10/22.”

A report can also be made online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.

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23/10/2022

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Witness appeal Kilkeel
We have received 2 reports relating to wreaths in Kilkeel in a week. In the first incident last weekend, a wreath was stolen and last night wreaths have been damaged.

We are appealing to anyone who was in the area of Lower Square, Kilkeel over the weekend and may have seen any suspicious activity, to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 597 of 23/10/22. We are continuing to investigate both reports and would welcome any information.

A report can also be made online using the non-emergency reporting form via https://crowd.in/Z7oHQi You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at https://crowd.in/FjRKZ0

23/10/2022

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 an unknown man. The victim was taken to hospital for treatment.

“We have begun an investigation into this assault and would appeal to anyone who witnessed it or who may have information regarding the matter to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 186 of 23/10/22.



Alternatively, you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ . You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/ .”

Police say the man who died following a single vehicle road traffic collision on the Dublin Road, Cloghoge, Newry, on Tu...
20/10/2022

Police say 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 traffic collision. We believe at this time that the silver Ford Focus that Mr Jameson was driving came off the road sometime between 9.30pm and 11pm on the previous evening, Tuesday 18th October.



"An investigation in to the circumstances of the collision has been launched and we are reiterating our appeal for information. We are appealing to anyone who was travelling in the Dublin Road / A1 area at around the time the collision occurred, or who may have witnessed the collision or captured it on their dash-cam to contact officers in the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference 546 of 19/10/22.”

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Photo: Mr Jameson.

19/10/2022

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 area on Tuesday 18th October 2022 between 9pm and 11pm, as we investigate the circumstances of this collision.

“We are appealing to anyone who may have seen the silver Ford Focus, witnessed the collision or captured it on their dash-cam to contact officers in the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference 546 of 19/10/22.”

19/10/2022

Police: 'Motorists are advised of a serious one-vehicle road traffic collision on the Dublin Road, Cloghoge near Newry.

The Dublin Road has been closed from the Forkhill Road roundabout and diversions are in place at the Old Dublin Road. Please seek an alternative route for your journey.'

19/10/2022

Detectives investigating the theft of high-value mobile phones and other electronic devices from stores across Northern Ireland have charged three men.

A 20-year-old man has been charged with five counts of theft, going equipped for theft, attempted theft, burglary of a non-dwelling premises and attempted burglary of a non-dwelling premises.

A second 20-year-old man has also been charged with going equipped for theft.

Meanwhile, a 19-year-old man has been charged with three counts of theft, burglary of a non-dwelling premises, attempted theft and going equipped for theft.

The three men are due to appear before Newry Magistrates’ Court this morning, Wednesday 19th October.

As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.

The thefts were reported from four stores in Belfast, Newry, Lisburn and Bangor on at least seven different occasions in September and October. The charges have been brought during a national week of action to support businesses and reduce business crime.

18/10/2022

Police are appealing for information following the report of a burglary at commercial premises at the Carryduff Shopping Centre in the early hours of Tuesday, 18th October.

Just after 3.10am, police received a report that a burglary was in progress. Two men, described at 5ft 8 – 5ft 10 inches tall and dressed in dark clothing, forced a rear door before entering and ransacking the premises, attempting to remove a safe and tills. They then made off from the scene on foot.

Sgt Mackenzie said, “Thankfully on this occasion nothing has been reported as stolen. This business had excellent security measures in place which helped to thwart the criminals’ endeavours. It is Business Crime Action Week and the public will see increased patrols in town and city centres as we engage with local businesses and the community. We would urge retailers and other businesses to reach out to their local neighbourhood and crime prevention officers for advice and guidance on their own security procedures.

“Our investigation into this incident is ongoing, and we would ask that anyone with any information call police on 101 quoting reference number 111 18/10/20, or submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.”

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.

18/10/2022

Detectives investigating the theft of high-value mobile phones and other electronic devices from stores across Northern Ireland have arrested three men.

The thefts were reported from four stores in Belfast, Newry, Lisburn and Bangor on at least seven different occasions in September and October. Items reported stolen include a laptop valued at £1,399, the latest iPhone 14 Pro Max, six other new mobile phones, £1,450 cash and the keys to an in-store cabinet.

A member of staff observed three men acting suspiciously in an electronics store in Newtownabbey on Monday afternoon, 17th October. The employee noticed that the men appeared to match a description circulated of suspected shoplifters and contacted police.

The men left the store and made off in a BMW car, however, officers from the Police Service's Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) Intercept Team stopped the men in the Sprucefield area and they were arrested on suspicion of a number of offences including theft, attempted theft, going equipped for theft and burglary.

The three men - two aged 20 and one aged 19 - remain in custody at this time.

The arrests have been made during a national week of action to support businesses and reduce business crime. The public will see increased, high visibility patrols by the Police Service of Northern Ireland in towns and city centres as police conduct planned operations, engage with local businesses and the community.

Chief Superintendent Darrin Jones, the Service’s Business Crime lead, said: “The week of action is an opportunity to bring police and partners together to tackle the key issues of business crime in our communities.”

Urging retailers to report offences to police and to reach out to their local neighbourhood and crime prevention officers, Chief Superintendent Jones said: "These arrests are a good example of how reporting can lead to results. This eagle-eyed member of staff alerted police and these arrests were made.

“We do know under reporting is typically an issue in all sectors of business crime. So we'd ask that business owners let us know if you have been a victim or you see something suspicious happening. Your report helps us target our resources, apprehend offenders and ultimately reduce crime and anti-social behaviour.”

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15/10/2022

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Callout 15/10/22: At 1653hrs the team received a call to assist members of a group who sustained injuries following falls in the water slabs area on Slieve Binnian.
Two young people had fallen around 30m, one sustaining a lower leg injury and the other a number of potentially serious injuries. A third member of the group sustained a knee injury when going to aid the others.
Group leaders provided initial assessment and support to the injured parties, one of whom was able to reach a track with support and be evacuated to ambulance by local police. The other two injured persons were assessed, treated and packaged by team members and then carried by stretcher to team vehicles for transport to the roadside and transfer to ambulances.
Coastguard Rescue Helicopter 116 from Dublin also responded to the scene but in worsening conditions was unable to assist. Local police, NIAS HART and Ambulance crews also responded and assisted.
16 team members responded and stood down at 2130hrs.

15/10/2022

Police: 'Motorists are advised that traffic is now flowing normally again on the Newry Bypass, following an earlier incident involving a dog running loose on the carriageway.'

14/10/2022

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch have made a number of arrests following searches at three properties in the Newry area on Friday, 14th October.

A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class A controlled drug and possession of a Class A controlled drug with intent to supply.

A 43-year-old woman was also arrested at the same property on suspicion of possession of criminal property and a number of drug-related offences, including possession of a Class A controlled drug and possession of a Class A controlled drug with intent to supply.

They both remain in custody at this time for further police questioning.

Meanwhile, a 35-year-old woman and a 25-year-old man were also both interviewed in respect of drugs-related offences and a file will be submitted to the Public Prosecution Service.

Detective Inspector Shaw said: “The searches were part of a proactive policing operation led by detectives from our Organised Crime Branch, with help from various other departments, and were conducted across the Newry area.

“As a result of the searches, our detectives have seized suspected Class A and Class B controlled drugs, a quantity of cash, mobile phones and a number of other related items.

“The illegal supply and use of drugs remains a priority for police, and seizures such as this demonstrate our ongoing commitment to tackling the scourge of drugs in our society.

“The Organised Crime Unit remains committed to tackling all funding streams that help line the pockets of these groups. As always, we rely on the local community to help us. You can provide information by calling us directly in confidence on 101, or alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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