Category: Derry City and Strabane

Feb 20
Detectives are still urging people to come forward with information in connection with an attempted hijacking and security alert that occurred in Derry/Londonderry.

After being questioned, the 54-year-old, 32-year-old, and 29-year-old men who were arrested by detectives investigating an attempted hijacking in the Hollymount Park area of Derry/Londonderry on Friday, February 17th, and the discovery of a suspicious device in the Corrody Road area the following day, have been released. However, a fourth man, aged 34, remains in […]

Feb 10
A female has been sentenced to five years in prison for manslaughter.

At Londonderry Crown Court on Friday 10th February, 43-year-old Shauna Pyper was given a sentence of five years in connection to the manslaughter of Darren McNally. Pyper was found not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter in the death of 46-year-old Darren McNally, who died from a knife wound at Pyper’s home in Derry/Londonderry […]

Feb 07
Two individuals taken into custody in Derry/Londonderry on suspicion of terrorism offenses.

Police from the Terrorism Investigation Unit have made arrests of two men, aged 38 and 47, in Derry/Londonderry on Tuesday, February 7th, under the Terrorism Act. The suspects are currently being held at the Musgrave Police Station in Belfast for further questioning. The arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into the actions of the […]

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Jan 29
Officers injured in car ramming incident

Police are appealing for information after two police officers were injured when a car rammed their patrol vehicle in the Lifford Road area of Strabane area last night, Saturday 28 January. Sergeant McDermott said: “At approximately 10.10pm, officers attempted to stop a suspected uninsured vehicle while conducting patrols in the town centre. The vehicle failed […]

Jan 24
Man shot in Derry/Londonderry: ‘This violence has no justification’

Detectives from Strand Road in Derry/Londonderry investigating a shooting in the city last night, Monday, 23rd January, are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to contact them. A man, aged in his thirties, was shot in the lower leg shortly after 9pm in a wooded area, close to commercial premises on Whitehouse Road and […]

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Jan 16
Man arrested after police car rammed in the city

The police in Derry/Londonderry have taken a 31-year-old man into custody on suspicion of several offenses in relation to an incident that occurred over the weekend. The individual is suspected of two counts of attempting to cause severe bodily harm through dangerous driving, operating a motor vehicle without insurance, operating a vehicle while disqualified, and […]

Jan 10
Detectives appeal for information after report of shots fired at a house in Derry / Londonderry

Early on Tuesday, January 10, there was a reported shooting incident at a residence in Derry/Londonderry. Detective Sergeant Watkin has made an appeal for information regarding the event. According to the reports, just before 12:20 am, two loud bangs were heard outside an address in the Melmore Gardens area. The occupants of the house, who […]

Jan 08
Appeal for information following a report of criminal damage in Derry / Londonderry

Authorities in Derry/Londonderry are seeking information regarding an incident of vandalism that occurred in the Fountain area on Saturday, January 7th. According to Inspector Fell, a group of young individuals were witnessed throwing rocks at two houses, causing damage to a window, an interior wall, and children’s toys. Fortunately, no injuries were sustained by the […]

Jan 06
An axe was used in a violent aggravated burglary

Police in Derry/Londonderry are investigating a violent aggravated burglary that occurred in the Waterside neighborhood during the early hours of Friday, December 6th. A masked man reportedly forced his way into a home on Caw Close at around 1:45am, armed with an axe. The suspect attempted to enter a bedroom but was prevented by a […]

Dec 24
Discover the Magic of Northern Ireland: 10 Unforgettable Places You Won’t Want to Miss

Northern Ireland is a small country with a big personality. From stunning coastlines and ancient monuments to vibrant cities and picturesque countryside, there is so much to see and do in this beautiful part of the world. In this article, we’ve compiled a list of 10 must-see attractions in Northern Ireland that are sure to […]

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