Category: News

Feb 19
Detectives seek information following shooting incident in Newtownards

Detectives in Newtownards have launched an appeal for information following a shooting incident that took place in The Meadows area on the evening of February 18th. According to a statement by Superintendent Johnston McDowell, shots were fired through the front door of a property before a group of masked men entered and assaulted the male […]

Feb 18
Police in the Organised Crime Branch conduct a house search in Craigavon’s Aldervale region.

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Organised Crime Branch carried out a house search in Craigavon on Saturday 18th February as part of an ongoing investigation into organised criminality within the greater Craigavon area. The detectives were accompanied by local officers from Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon District and Tactical Support Teams, and searched […]

Feb 17
North Belfast house search was carried out by detectives belonging to the Terrorism Investigation Unit.

Detectives from the Terrorism Investigation Unit, with the assistance of local officers, have conducted a house search in the Ardoyne area of North Belfast on Friday, February 17. The search was conducted in relation to alleged offences against Section 13 of the Terrorism Act 2000. According to Detective Inspector Dane, the investigation was triggered by […]

Feb 16
A man has been arrested by detectives investigating an aggravated burglary in Armagh.

Detectives have arrested a man in connection with an aggravated burglary that took place in Armagh on February 15th. According to Detective Sergeant McCarragher, the incident occurred around 8:55 pm, when a man armed with a knife forced his way into a house in the Aghanore Walk area. During the incident, a 46-year-old man who […]

Feb 15
A collision in Antrim has resulted in the death of a pedestrian.

On Tuesday, February 14, a man in his forties tragically lost his life following a collision in Antrim. The incident involved a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle in the Randalstown Road area just after 10pm. The road was closed for a period of time following the collision but has since reopened. The Police […]

Feb 15
Properties in west Belfast and Millisle searched in connection to suspected criminality linked to west Belfast UDA

On Wednesday 15th February, officers from the Paramilitary Crime Task Force conducted searches of two properties in West Belfast and Millisle as part of an ongoing investigation into suspected criminal activity linked to the West Belfast UDA. During the operation, a number of items were seized for forensic examination, including a mobile phone, from the […]

Feb 13
Three individuals were taken into custody following a severe attack in Newtownabbey.

The police are investigating an incident of serious assault that took place in the Shore Road area of Newtownabbey on February 12th. As a result of their investigation, One man was taken to the hospital with serious injuries and is currently in critical condition. They arrested three men in connection with the incident. Detective Chief […]

Feb 12
Beware of Romance Scams This Valentine’s Day!

The Police Service of Northern Ireland is warning people to be vigilant against romance scams in the lead up to Valentine’s Day. According to the Chair of the ScamwiseNI Partnership, Chief Superintendent Gerard Pollock, romance scams are underreported due to embarrassment, but he wants people to know that help is always available. Nationally, approximately £96 […]

Feb 12
Police appeal for information after assault on taxi driver in east Belfast

The detectives in Belfast are appealing to the public for information and witnesses after a taxi driver was attacked in the east of the city in the early hours of Sunday, 12th February. Detective Sergeant Young provided the following information about the suspect: “The man is described as approximately 5’10” in height, with short dark […]

Feb 10
PSNI seized a quantity of suspected class B drugs worth an estimated £165,000

The Northern Ireland Police Service’s Auto Crime Team conducted a successful drug bust in Belfast on February 10th, 2023. After searching a vehicle, they confiscated a substantial amount of suspected Class B drugs valued at approximately £165,000. Two men, aged 36 and 46, were arrested on suspicion of possessing Class B drugs with the intent […]