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16:22 Child taken to hospital following north Belfast crash

A child has been taken to hospital following a crash involving a car in north Belfast.

15:55 PSNI chief says ‘millstone’ of past is creating ‘green-field site’ for lawyers and draining force of £20m a year

The chief constable has told MPs the “attritional” approach of security agencies in dealing with the Troubles compensation claims is creating a “green-field site for lawyers” and draining £20m a year from the force which could fund 400 officers.

14:35 Cigarettes, cash and alcohol taken by masked man during Belfast robbery

A masked man made off with cigarettes, cash and alcohol following a robbery in south Belfast.

14:35 PSNI launch video call system to deal with minor incidents despite previous backlash from some officers over safety concerns

A new video service which will allow people to speak virtually to police about minor incidents has been launched by the PSNI.

14:34 PSNI chief says Northern Ireland’s troubled past is a ‘millstone’ for force: ‘We spend so much time looking at the past’

The cost of dealing with legacy issues could fund 400 new police officers, the Chief Constable has told a parliamentary committee.

13:02 Police probing ‘quantity of jewellery’ stolen in Co Down burglary

Police are probing the theft of a “quantity of jewellery” which was taken during a burglary in Co Down at the weekend.

11:31 Controlled explosion carried out at scene of ongoing security alert in Belfast

Police are currently at the scene of an ongoing security alert at Cavehill in north Belfast.

22/04 Woman attacked by dogs at south Belfast house

A woman has been attacked by a number of dogs at her home in south Belfast.

22/04 Teen charged after Glider attack in west Belfast on Easter Sunday

A teenage boy has been charged in connection with an assault on a Glider in west Belfast on Easter Sunday.

22/04 BBC building on lockdown after protesters trigger police panic

The protesters were wearing Palestinian flags and chanting "Free Palestine".

22/04 PSNI to carry out tests on NI road where woman was struck in fatal crash

Police will return to the scene of a fatal traffic collision in Co Antrim this week to carry out tests.

21/04 Police attacked with petrol bombs and fireworks after dissident republican parade in Derry

PSNI says young people used to ‘shield’ masked individuals during the disorder that followed Easter Rising commemoration

21/04 ‘Assaulted for simply doing their job’: PSNI condemns injuries against officers over Easter weekend

A number of police officers have been attacked and injured as the PSNI condemned violence against their staff over the Easter weekend.

21/04 Man arrested after Belfast stabbing victim taken to hospital with wrist injury

A man has been arrested after a stabbing incident in north Belfast at the weekend which saw the victim taken to hospital.

20/04 Calls for greater police presence after latest fire at Co Tyrone mill

A local DUP councillor has hit out at those behind a fire at a former historic mill in Co Tyrone and called for a greater police presence, after the site has seen a number of blazes over recent years.

19/04 PSNI issue appeal about backpack in search for missing Co Mayo man George Brennan

Brennan was last seen on Wednesday, April 2nd, in Ballycastle, Co Antrim

18/04 Emergency services attended airport after ‘technical issue’ identified with plane landing in Belfast

Emergency services were called to a Belfast airport after a ‘technical issue’ was identified with a landing plane.

18/04 Priest charged with attempted sexual communication with a child

A Catholic priest has been charged with attempted sexual communication with a child in Londonderry.

18/04 PSNI reveals hundreds of drivers caught speeding during day-long clampdown

Around 700 drivers were caught speeding in a day-long road safety operation carried out by the PSNI across Northern Ireland on Wednesday.

18/04 Derry priest arrested over alleged inappropriate sexual communication with child

PSNI says 58-year-old remains in police custody following arrest on Thursday

17/04 Drug dealing in Northern Ireland’s biggest hospital still on the rise, health trust admits

Drug dealing at Belfast’s Royal Victoria Hospital is on the rise despite an active PSNI security approach at the hospital.

17/04 ‘Easy targets’: More than 600 crimes recorded at churches in NI since 2022, new data reveals

More than 600 crimes have been recorded at churches and church properties across Northern Ireland since the start of 2022, according to new figures obtained through a Freedom of Information request.

17/04 Former senior PSNI officer will not be prosecuted over alleged sexual offences

A former PSNI Assistant Chief Constable will not be prosecuted over allegations of sexual offences.

17/04 Woman arrested after pipe bombs found near NI nursery school

A woman in her 40s has been arrested after the discovery of two viable pipe bombs close to a nursery in Dromore earlier this month.

17/04 Masked men smash door with hammer before ransacking house in Co Down

Police are hunting for three masked men who ransacked a Bangor home on Wednesday night.

17/04 PSNI appeal over man last seen in Ballycastle before ‘completely out of character’ disappearance

The PSNI is working alongside An Garda Síochána in a bid to locate a missing man from the Republic of Ireland.

17/04 NI mum fighting for her life following crash a day before her father died: 'It's heart-breaking'

The father of a woman in north Antrim who was critically injured in a road crash died the day after his daughter’s accident.

17/04 Fifth PSNI officer retires while under investigation for Creswell case

Another PSNI officer has retired while under investigation into the mishandling of the Jonathan Creswell case, bringing the total who have retired up to five.

16/04 Co Mayo man last seen in Ballycastle before ‘completely out of character’ disappearance

The PSNI is working alongside An Garda Síochána in a bid to locate a missing man from the Republic of Ireland.

16/04 Fundraiser set up for NI mum fighting for her life following crash a day before her father died

The father of a Co Antrim woman in north Antrim who was critically injured in a crash died the day after his daughter’s collision.

16/04 PSNI launches new safety campaign as almost 300 people caught speeding on NI roads daily

The PSNI has launched a new road safety campaign to combat speeding and dangerous driving in Northern Ireland.

16/04 Fundraiser set up for North Antrim mum in critical condition after crash

An online fundraiser has been set up for a popular local mother in north Antrim who remains in hospital after a serious crash on Monday morning.

15/04 Hundreds show revulsion at road rage attack on caretaker as hunt for assailant continues: ‘He’s like a father figure to so many people’

The close-knit community of Portavogie has rallied behind the family of a school caretaker who was attacked and beaten last week in a road rage incident, with over 300 residents attending a vigil on Monday.

15/04 Hundreds show their revulsion at road rage attack on caretaker as hunt for assailant continues

The close-knit community of Portavogie has rallied behind the family of a school caretaker who was attacked and beaten last week in a road rage incident, with over 300 residents attending a vigil on Monday.

14/04 Man (30) charged with sexual assault during Armagh GAA trip to US

The PSNI said he was charged with two counts of sexual assault and two counts of causing a person to engage in sexual activity without consent

14/04 Pipe bomb found at scene of security alert in Co Down

A suspected pipe bomb has been found after a security alert in Co Down.

14/04 Police at scene of ongoing security alert in Co Down

Emergency services are at the scene of an ongoing security alert in Co Down this morning.

14/04 No evidence of ‘two-tier policing’ in summer riots response, say MPs

The response by police forces to the summer riots was “entirely appropriate”, despite accusations that those involved were policed more strongly than previous protesters, MPs have said.

13/04 Fire service attacked for second consecutive night in west Belfast

An MLA has condemned ‘unacceptable behaviour’ after emergency services were attacked for the second night in a row while responding to fire in west Belfast.

13/04 MLA condemns ‘unacceptable behaviour’ after emergency services attacked while attending Belfast fire

An MLA has condemned ‘unacceptable behaviour’ after emergency services were attacked while responding to fire in west Belfast.

13/04 Man subjected to ‘horrific assault’ by masked men in Derry

A man has been hospitalised following a ‘horrific’ assault in Co Londonderry.

13/04 Co Antrim home left ‘ransacked’ following burglary

A home has been left ‘ransacked’ following a burglary in Ballymoney.

13/04 Fire service attacked while attending blaze in west Belfast

Firefighters responding to a fire in west Belfast came under attack from a group of youths.

12/04 ‘Totally unacceptable’: MP slams ‘deplorable’ fighting as PSNI dismiss ‘rumours’ of death at NI beach

Police investigating reports of a large fight involving weapons at a Northern Ireland beach have appealed for anyone with footage of the incident to contact them.

12/04 PSNI slam false ‘rumours’ of death at popular NI beach as they probe large fight

Police are investigating reports of a large fight involving weapons at a popular Northern Ireland beach.

12/04 PSNI slam false ‘rumours’ as they probe large fight at popular NI beach

Police are investigating reports of a large fight involving weapons at a popular Northern Ireland beach.

12/04 Government facing crisis filling Garda Commissioner job amid ‘entrenched’ dispute

Senior officers have no plans to apply to replace Drew Harris due to concerns about pension tax liability of an estimated €500,000

11/04 Alleged paedophile extradited from NI to Republic

A man has been extradited from Northern Ireland to the Republic where he is due to stand trial for a number of offences.

11/04 Man in ‘critical but stable’ condition in hospital after Westlink crash as driver of other car arrested

A man is in a “critical but stable” condition in hospital after his car was hit by another vehicle, with the driver of that car was arrested by police.

10/04 Drugs worth £860k seized in Co Down

Class A and B drugs with an estimated street value of £860,000 have been seized by police in Kilkeel today.

10/04 Emergency services at scene of west Belfast crash involving two cars

Emergency services are currently at the scene of a two vehicle RTC in west Belfast.

10/04 Man remains in ‘serious condition’ in hospital after west Belfast crash as police launch appeal

A man taken to hospital following a west Belfast crash remains in a “serious condition” police have confirmed, as an appeal has been launched for witnesses to the incident.

10/04 Victims of man who plied women with heroin and forced them into sex work speak out: ‘I would wake up every day merely existing’

The victim of a pensioner who plied women with heroin and forced them into sex work said that she was “merely existing" while under his control.

09/04 Fire chief warns summer could see more scenes of wildfire devastation ahead of NI’s hottest day so far

Ahead of what is expected to be the hottest day of the year so far, firefighters have urged those responsible for the gorse fires to “think of the impact” they are causing.

09/04 Ex-PSNI officer tells inquest about ‘fist fight’ shortly before man’s death on M1

Two people travelling in a car with a man who was knocked down and killed on the M1 motorway confirmed a “fist fight” took place moments before his death, a retired police officer has said.

09/04 PSNI ‘keen to speak to driver’ involved in five-vehicle collision in Belfast city centre

Police in Belfast are appealing for witnesses to a five-vehicle collision, which occurred on Queen’s Bridge in the city centre.

09/04 One person in hospital following west Belfast crash

One person has been taken to hospital following a crash in west Belfast this morning.

09/04 Police investigating hit and run collision in west Belfast

Police are investigating a hit and run road traffic collision in west Belfast.

09/04 Emergency services attending scene of crash in west Belfast

Emergency services are currently at the scene of a crash in west Belfast.

09/04 Emergency services attend scene of crash in west Belfast

Emergency services have attended the scene of a collision in west Belfast.

08/04 ‘Suspicious substance’ found at Belfast residential property nothing ‘untoward’

Police investigating reports of a “suspicious substance” found at a south Belfast residential property have said it has been deemed “nothing untoward”.

08/04 Drew Harris’s contract as Garda Commissioner extended

At helm of Garda for almost seven years, Mr Harris’s second extension approved by Government on Tuesday

08/04 Police investigating ‘suspicious substance’ found at Belfast residential property make inquiries at hotel

Police are investigating reports of a “suspicious substance” at a south Belfast residential property.

07/04 Emergency services in attendance of ongoing incident at Belfast hotel

Emergency services are in attendance of an ongoing incident at a hotel in Belfast on Monday night.

07/04 Motorbike driver left west Belfast scene after crash with car carrying child

The driver of a motorbike involved in a collision with a car in west Belfast left the scene after the crash.

07/04 Thug arrested for allegedly attacking and robbing OAP has neighbours living in fear

A neighbour from hell who once headbutted a cop after assaulting her neighbour is making the lives of her new neighbours a misery, it can be revealed.

07/04 PSNI warns of ‘significant danger’ posed by scrambler bikes after weekend seizures

The PSNI has issued a warning about the “significant danger” posed by scrambler bikes after two were seized and one man was charged with multiple offences over the weekend.

07/04 Man arrested following fatal collision in Co Down released on bail

A man arrested following a fatal collision in Co Down on Saturday has been released on bail.

07/04 Funeral details announced for ‘fun loving well-liked young man’ who died after Co Armagh road tragedy

The funeral of a teenager remembered as a “fun loving and well-liked young man” who died after a Co Armagh road tragedy will take place on Wednesday.

06/04 NI motorist clocked speeding at 118mph

Police in Co Fermanagh have clocked a driver speeding at 118mph.

06/04 Man arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after ‘serious’ road collision in Co Tyrone

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of drink driving after a “serious" road traffic collision in Augher.

06/04 PSNI stun gun was ‘ineffective’ on XL bully that bit man in Antrim flat

A stun gun fired by police at an XL bully that bit a man in his Co Antrim flat on Friday had no effect, the PSNI has said.

06/04 Dog warden investigating after XL bully attacks man in Antrim flat

An investigation has been launched after an XL bully bit a man in his Co Antrim flat on Friday.

06/04 Watch: Teen arrested and two hospitalised after boy has head stamped on during Larne train incident

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted GBH with intent and common assault following an incident on a Belfast-bound train.

06/04 ‘Unbelievably sad’: Teen dies after Co Armagh crash in second NI road tragedy this weekend

The death of a teenager in a car crash in Co Armagh is “unbelievably sad”, a local councillor has said.

06/04 Young GAA player dies in Co Down crash six weeks after father passes away

A teenager has died after an accident in Co Down – the second tragedy to hit his family in recent weeks.

06/04 Teenager dies after Co Armagh crash in second NI road tragedy this weekend

A teenager has died in a car crash in Co Armagh.

06/04 Man (18) dies in early morning Portadown crash

Morgan Henry from Tandragee died after two-vehicle collision

06/04 ‘A bright light in our community’: Tributes as teen who died in Co Down crash is named

Tributes have been paid to a young GAA player who died after an accident in Co Down.

05/04 Three arrested after police discover ‘illicit drugs operation’ at Co Down property

Three men have been arrested following the discovery of an “illicit drugs operation” at a property in Donaghadee.

05/04 Town residents advised tap water is safe to use after oil leak sparked contamination fears

Cookstown residents can use their tap water again after being advised of potential contamination on Saturday afternoon.

05/04 Hundreds join Noah Donohoe rally as crowds protest ‘negligence on an institutional scale’

Large crowds attended a rally in Belfast to demonstrate against the handling of the police investigation into the death of schoolboy Noah Donohoe.

05/04 PSNI warn town residents not to drink ‘yellow tinge’ water due to potential contamination

Police have advised some residents of Cookstown to abstain from drinking due to a suspected contamination potentially caused by an oil leak after a fire in the town.

05/04 Two arrested over attempted murder after man found ‘covered in blood’ in NI town

Two people have been arrested after a stabbing incident in which a man was left fighting for his life.

05/04 Residents ‘distressed’ after NI home vandalised in race-hate attack

A house has been vandalised in a racially-motivated attack in Co Antrim.

05/04 PSNI make arrest as teenager dies after one-vehicle crash in Co Down

A teenager has died after an overnight crash in Co Down.

05/04 More than 50 firefighters needed to tackle Co Antrim gorse fire

A gorse fire in Co Antrim needed more than 50 firefighters to bring it under control, with 10 acres alight at the peak of the blaze.

05/04 Man arrested during investigation into LVF murder of Lurgan journalist charged

A man arrested in England as part of the investigation into the murder of Sunday World journalist Martin O’Hagan has been charged.

04/04 Firefighters scale back operation at Co Antrim gorse fire

Firefighters have scaled back operations but remain at the scene of a gorse fire in Co Antrim.

04/04 Man charged in connection with murder of Sunday World journalist Martin O’Hagan

A man has been charged in connection with the murder of journalist Martin O’Hagan.

04/04 More than 50 firefighters tackling gorse fire in Co Antrim

Over 50 firefighters are currently at the scene of a large gorse fire in Co Antrim.

04/04 Chief Constable says he is ‘incredibly frustrated’ at NI politicians as he calls for more support for policing

Chief Constable Jon Boutcher has said he is “incredibly frustrated” with Northern Ireland’s politicians after policing was excluded from the recent Programme for Government.

04/04 Man arrested in UK in connection with 2001 murder of journalist Martin O’Hagan in Co Armagh

Journalist was shot dead by loyalist paramilitaries on way home from a night out

04/04 Man arrested in Yorkshire in connection with LVF murder of Sunday World journalist Martin O’Hagan

A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of journalist Martin O’Hagan.

04/04 Second man charged in connection with murder of pensioner in Co Tyrone

Police have charged another man in connection with the murder of a pensioner at a flat in Dungannon, Co Tyrone.

03/04 Two arrested in connection with drug seizures in Ballymena

Police have arrested two men following the seizure of suspected Class B drugs after a property search.

03/04 Two arrested in connection with drug seizures at several Ballymena properties

Police have arrested two mean following the seizure of suspected Class B drugs after a property search.

03/04 Two men arrested after suspected drugs worth £150k linked to INLA seized in Derry

Detectives have arrested two men after drugs worth £150,000 were seized by police in Londonderry.

03/04 Met Police in contact with Queen’s University as search for victims of serial rapist continues

The PSNI has pledged to support potential NI victims of serial rapist Zhenhao Zou as the service confirms that the Metropolitan Police is in contact with Queen’s University Belfast to aid in investigations.

03/04 Man charged with murder of pensioner in Co Tyrone

Police have charged a man with the murder following an investigation into the death of pensioner at his flat in Dungannon.

03/04 Suspected art thieves arrested in Belfast following city centre painting theft

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of theft in Belfast city centre.

03/04 Police fear NI victims of serial rapist who studied in Belfast ‘do not know they are victims’

Police have issued a renewed appeal for potential victims of serial rapist and former Queen’s University Belfast student Zhenhao Zou.

03/04 Chief constable warns that people will come to harm in Northern Ireland as union says policing on ‘precipice’

Police officer numbers will remain “dangerously low” and the public will “come to harm”, the chief constable has warned.

03/04 Car stolen and later discovered with ‘extensive fire damage’ in west Belfast

A car was stolen from a home and later discovered with extensive fire damage, police have confirmed.

03/04 Two arrested in connection with murder of pensioner in Co Tyrone

Police have confirmed the arrests of two men as part of the investigation into a man who was murdered at his flat in Dungannon.

03/04 Chief constable warns that people will come to harm in Northern Ireland as policing on ‘precipice’

Police officer numbers will remain “dangerously low” and the public will “come to harm”, the chief constable has warned.

03/04 Man critically ill in hospital following crash involving pedestrian and bus

A man is critically ill in hospital following a serious crash on the Ballyclare Road in Newtownabbey.

02/04 Two viable pipe bombs found in security alert close to Co Down nursery

A security alert close to a Co Down nursery has now ended after officers retrieved two viable devices from nearby premises.

02/04 Air ambulance attends scene of serious crash involving bus and pedestrian

Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious crash on the Ballyclare Road in Newtownabbey.

02/04 Emergency services and Air Ambulance at scene of serious crash involving bus and pedestrian

Emergency services are currently at the scene of a serious crash on the Ballyclare Road in Newtownabbey.

02/04 Katie Simpson murder: Three police ombudsman inquiries may be relevant to inquest process, coroner told

One investigation ‘includes allegations that might amount to criminal wrongdoing’

02/04 Two ‘cylindrical objects’ being examined at scene of security alert as PSNI escort children out of nursery

Two objects are currently being examined by specialist police officers as a security alert close to a nursery school in Dromore continues.

02/04 Anti-social behaviour condemned after teenage girl struck with brick in Belfast

A Sinn Fein councillor has condemned anti-social behaviour after a 15-year-old girl was attacked with a brick in south Belfast on Tuesday.

02/04 Two officers and one woman hospitalised after crash involving police vehicle

Two PSNI officers and a woman have been hospitalised following a crash involving a police vehicle.

02/04 Man accused of 1979 murder of part-time UDR soldier extradited from Republic to Northern Ireland

A man accused of the murder of a part-time Ulster Defence Regiment soldier over four decades ago has been extradited from the Republic to Northern Ireland, police have confirmed.

02/04 PSNI officers escort children out of nursery amid ongoing security alert: ‘I was honestly terrified’

Emergency services are currently at the scene of a security alert close to a nursery school in Dromore.

02/04 Girl (15) taken to hospital after being struck with brick in Belfast

A boy is due in court after a 15-year-old girl was attacked with a brick in south Belfast.

02/04 Man arrested after teenage girl knocked down in Co Down crash

A teenage girl has been taken to hospital after being knocked down, with a man arrested following the incident in Co Down on Tuesday evening.

01/04 Man hospitalised with facial injuries after ‘serious assault’ in north Belfast

A man has been taken to hospital with what have been described as “serious” injuries to his face after an assault in Belfast on Monday night.

31/03 Watch: Women brawl outside Shankill Road bar before police intervene

Two women have been handed a police Community Resolution Notice following a fight outside a bar on the Shankill Road at the weekend.

31/03 PSNI probing weekend brawl at NI hotel

The PSNI has confirmed it is making “enquiries” following a brawl involving a number of people at a Co Armagh hotel.

31/03 Police issue missing person appeal for 14-year-old boy last seen in Belfast

Police have issued a missing person appeal for a teenage boy last seen in Belfast at the weekend.

31/03 Man taken to hospital after ‘shocking’ stabbing incident inside village bar

A man has been stabbed and taken to hospital following an incident inside a bar in Crossmaglen last night.

31/03 Co Down caravan destroyed in weekend arson attack

A caravan has been destroyed following an arson attack in Co Down at the weekend.

31/03 Man taken to hospital after stabbing incident at Co Armagh village bar

A man has been stabbed and taken to hospital following an incident inside a bar in Crossmaglen last night.

30/03 Two more PSNI officers retire while under investigation for Creswell case

A further two PSNI officers have retired while under investigation for new complaints into the mishandling of the Jonathan Creswell case, bringing the total who have quit to four.

30/03 Two more PSNI officers retire while under investigation for Cresswell case

A further two PSNI officers have retired while under investigation for new complaints into the mishandling of the Jonathan Creswell case, bringing the total who have quit to four.

30/03 Man released on bail after crash involving car driven on wrong side of NI carriageway leaves two in hospital

Two people have been taken to hospital after a driver collided with a number of cars while travelling on the wrong side of a Co Down dual carriageway on Saturday.

30/03 Man charged after police seize cannabis worth £425,000 from lorry in Co Antrim

A man has been charged in connection with a large large quantity of herbal cannabis worth £425,000 during a search on a lorry in Co Antrim.

29/03 Man arrested as police seize £425,000 in cannabis following search on lorry in Co Antrim

One man has been arrested after police seized a large quantity of herbal cannabis following a search on a lorry in Co Antrim.

29/03 Two taken to hospital after collisions involving car driven on wrong side of Co Down dual carriageway

Two people have been taken to hospital after a driver collided with a number of cars while travelling on the wrong side of a Co Down dual carriageway on Saturday.

29/03 Man in his 60s left with potentially ‘life-changing’ injuries following hit-and-run in Co Tyrone

A man in his 60s has been left with potentially life-changing injuries following a hit-and-run incident in Co Tyrone.

29/03 Police probe after Audi targeted in east Belfast arson attack

A car has been damaged after an arson attack in east Belfast.

28/03 Driver flees scene as drugs are found in car after police pursuit in Co Tyrone

The PSNI found drugs in a car following a pursuit in Co Tyrone.

28/03 PSNI has ‘created a hierarchy of victims’ by focusing resources on Omagh Bombing Inquiry, court told

Police have allegedly created “a hierarchy of victims” by diverting all available resources to sensitive research for the Omagh Bombing Inquiry, the High Court has been told.

28/03 Four people taken to hospital after multi-vehicle crash on A5 near Omagh

Four people have been taken to hospital after a multi-vehicle crash on the A5 near Omagh on Thursday.

27/03 Man chased and struck with a dog lead during suspected racist hate crime in west Belfast

A man was forced to attend hospital for his injuries after being chased and struck with a dog lead in a suspected racially motivated hate crime in west Belfast.

27/03 Police growing increasingly concerned over Larne man missing five months

Police are growing increasingly concerned for the whereabouts of a high-risk Co Antrim last seen in early October last year.

27/03 Nineteen alleged cases of police in NI abusing position for sex examined by ombudsman

Nineteen investigations into cases of abuse of position for sexual purposes by police in Northern Ireland were being carried out by the Police Ombudsman at the time of an inspection last year.

27/03 Man released on bail following sudden death of man in Co Antrim

A man arrested following a sudden death in Co Antrim has been released on bail.

27/03 Teenage boy left with broken eye sockets and broken nose following assault in east Belfast

A teenage boy has been left with two broken eye sockets and a broken nose after being kicked in the head and face during an assault in east Belfast.

27/03 Community ‘devastated’ after man dies in fire at Co Down flat

Tributes have been paid to a man who died following a fire in Co Down.

27/03 Man found stabbed and with ‘serious’ head injuries after incident at Dunmurry flats

A man in his 30s has been hospitalised after being found with serious injuries following an incident in Dunmurry, on the outskirts of west Belfast, in the early hours of the morning.

26/03 Police seize cash, drugs and ammunition after stopping car in Co Down

Police have seized more than £170,000 in cash as well as a large quantity of drugs and a round of ammunition after stopping a car in Co Down.

26/03 Two arrests after police stop car travelling on wrong side of dual carriageway

Two men have been arrested after police were forced to stop a car travelling in the wrong direction down a busy dual carriageway in Co Antrim.

26/03 Arrest made following sudden death of man in Co Antrim

One man has been arrested following a sudden death in Co Antrim.

24/03 Police make appeal to find cat kidnapped in south Belfast by someone ‘refusing to return him’

Police have made an appeal to help find a kidnapped cat in south Belfast.

24/03 Man charged with disorderly behaviour after Belfast city centre demonstrations

A man who was arrested at an anti-immigration protest and an anti-racism counter-demonstration which took place in Belfast yesterday has been charged.

23/03 PSNI officers injured after police cars rammed by Audi in west Belfast pursuit

Four PSNI officers have been injured after two vehicles were rammed in what police have branded a “reckless and dangerous” act.

22/03 Ireland’s justice minister considers hiring PSNI staff to boost gardai numbers

Better pay could tempt some PSNI officers to transfer to the gardai, Ireland’s justice minister has said.

22/03 Man (50s) arrested in Belfast after two police cars rammed during pursuit

Four officers sustained minor injuries during ‘completely reckless and dangerous’ incident

22/03 New garda recruits to join Dublin city stations, as Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan considers hiring PSNI staff

A total of 66 new gardaí are to go to Pearse Street and Store Street garda stations in Dublin, the Irish Independent has learned.

19/03 ‘Devoted father’ remembered by ‘tight knit’ NI community after death in farming accident

Tributes have poured in for a “devoted father” who tragically died in a farming accident in Co Tyrone on Tuesday.

19/03 NI farmer who died in tragic accident named locally

A Co Tyrone man who died in a tragic faming accident has been named locally as John Logue.

18/03 Front of chip shop damaged in Co Down as car set alight

The front of a chip shop in Downpatrick has been badly scorched after a car was set alight outside the premises in the early hours of Tuesday.

17/03 More than 20 cars damaged during attack on business premises in Belfast

Approximately 20 cars have been damaged in an attack on a business premises in Belfast.

17/03 Belfast city centre business burgled as tills and money taken

A business in Belfast city centre was the target of a burglary, during which tills were ransacked, and a sum of money stolen.

16/03 Two cars ‘completely burnt out’ after arson attack in Armagh

Two cars were “completely burnt out” following an arson attack in Armagh on Sunday.

16/03 Man charged with grievous bodily harm following Co Down incident involving broken bottle

A man has been charged followed an incident in Co Down on Saturday in which another man suffered “deep lacerations” to his head and body.

16/03 Belfast business ‘extensively damaged’ after arson attack triggered major blaze involving sixty firefighters

Extensive damage has been done to a Belfast business after an arson attack in the early hours of Saturday morning.

15/03 Young female pedestrian injured in east Belfast accident

A woman was taken to hospital after an accident in east Belfast.

15/03 Man due in court on attempted murder charges after two women stabbed

A man is due in court today after two women were stabbed in Co Down.

14/03 Man shot in the leg in ‘despicable’ Co Down attack

A man has been shot in his right calf in what police have described as a “despicable attack” on a man in Co Down.

14/03 Masked men armed with knives steal TV from Belfast flat

Two masked men armed with knives have ransacked a Belfast flat, threatening the man inside and stealing a TV, police have said.

14/03 Co Down stabbing of two women leaves community reeling as one victim suffers serious knife wound to neck

The stabbing of two women in their homes in Co Down on Friday has left a community in shock, local politicians have said.

14/03 Cocaine dealer jailed following PSNI probe targeting West Belfast UDA

A north Belfast man whose home was searched as part of a police investigation into UDA drug-dealing activities has been jailed for eight months.

13/03 Police investigate motive behind Co Antrim arson attack

A man has escaped injury after an arson attack in Co Antrim.

13/03 ‘Loving’ mum whose sudden death sparked PSNI probe named locally while relatives pay tribute

A Co Londonderry woman whose sudden death last weekend is being investigated by the PSNI has been named locally as Jolene McDaid.

13/03 ‘Loving mother’ whose sudden death sparked PSNI probe is named locally while relatives pay tribute

A Co Londonderry woman whose sudden death last weekend is being investigated by the PSNI has been named locally as Jolene McDaid.

13/03 Man arrested following sudden death of woman in Co Londonderry released on bail

A man who was arrested following the sudden death of a woman in Co Londonderry has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

12/03 ATM stolen from Co Antrim service station

Police are investigating after an ATM was stolen from a service station in Co Antrim.

12/03 Two men charged following drugs and cash seizures across Derry and Strabane

Two men have been arrested and charged after police seized suspected drugs, cash and fireworks following a number of searches across Derry and Strabane.

12/03 Police seize drugs and high-end designer watches during searches in Derry and Strabane

Police have seized drugs, cash and high-end designer watches during a number of planned searches across Derry City and Strabane.

12/03 Funeral details shared for one-year-old toddler who died in ‘nightmare’ tragedy

A toddler believed to have died as a result of choking in Co Tyrone has been named as Emily Whinnery.

11/03 Land Rover targeted outside NI home during ‘reckless’ arson attack

A vehicle has been set alight outside a property in Co Londonderry during a “reckless” arson attack.

11/03 PSNI investigating sudden death of woman in her 40s

A woman has died suddenly at the weekend, police have confirmed.

11/03 Vital life-saving equipment stolen from NI fire station

A fire station in Co Antrim has been broken into and “a large quantity of vital equipment” stolen following an incident overnight.

11/03 ‘Forever loved and missed’: One-year-old toddler who died in ‘nightmare’ tragedy named

A toddler believed to have died as a result of choking in Co Tyrone has been named as Emily Whinnery.

11/03 One-year old toddler dies in ‘nightmare’ tragedy as community hit by more ‘heartbreaking’ news

The Cookstown community is ‘heartbroken’ following the tragic death of a toddler, marking the latest in a string of tragedies to hit Mid Ulster.

11/03 ‘Mid Ulster has been battered with tragedies’: Councillor reacts to death of toddler

The Cookstown community is ‘heartbroken’ following the tragic death of a toddler, marking the latest in a string of tragedies to hit Mid Ulster.

11/03 Tributes paid after sudden death of ‘well loved and much respected’ Co Down businessman

Tributes have been paid following the sudden death of a prominent Co Down businessman following an accident at his home.

10/03 Second Omagh inquiry not necessary to establish the truth – O’Callaghan

Minister expects agreement over inquiry co-operation soon – but no separate process

10/03 Tributes paid after sudden death of Co Down businessman

Tributes have been paid following the sudden death of a prominent Co Down businessman following an accident at his home.

09/03 Body representing Catholic officers ‘deeply concerned’ after cop quits in dismay

The Catholic Police Officer Guild of Northern Ireland has said it is “deeply concerned" after a former PSNI officer went public about the challenges he faced as a young Catholic officer serving in the police force.

09/03 ‘A family robbed’ – PSNI officers pay tribute to murdered colleague Stephen Carroll

PSNI officers have remembered their murdered colleague Stephen Carroll on the 16th anniversary of his death.

08/03 Police probing image which appears to show child dressed as masked gunman

Police are investigating a photograph appearing to show a child dressed as a masked gunman.

08/03 Two men arrested after discovery of cannabis factory in Co Down

Two men have been arrested after police discovered a cannabis factory in Co Down.

08/03 Man taken to hospital after arson attack on Tyrone home

A man has been taken to hospital after an arson attack on a Co Tyrone home.

07/03 Petrol bombs thrown at police during disorder in Derry

Police are dealing with ongoing disorder in the Galliagh area of Derry.

07/03 Major cross border policing operation leads to multiple arrests

A number of police officers from the PSNI and An Garda Siochana carried out a coordinated task force leading to multiple arrests.

07/03 ‘A very popular pupil who was always smiling’ – Community grieves for schoolgirl killed in road tragedy

A young girl who died in an accident in Co Derry was an outgoing, bubbly and caring child, her school has said.

07/03 UK detectives travel to Belfast in search for victims of serial rapist who studied at Queens University

Detectives from the Met Police plan to visit Northern Ireland on a search for any victims of a serial rapist dating back to when he studied in Belfast.

06/03 Woman taken to hospital by Air Ambulance after ‘serious’ traffic collision

A woman has been taken to hospital by Air Ambulance following a serious road collision at Coleraine Bus and Rail Centre.

06/03 Schoolgirl killed in road tragedy named as teachers remember ‘kind and fun-loving’ pupil

A young girl who died in an accident in Co Londonderry was a joy to teach, her school said today.

06/03 Woman taken to hospital after Air Ambulance attends incident at NI bus and rail station

A woman has been taken to hospital by Air Ambulance following an incident involving a car at Coleraine Bus and Rail Centre.

06/03 NI schoolgirl (11) dies after being struck by car after getting off bus

An 11-year-old girl has died after a tragic accident moments after getting off her school bus in Co Londonderry.

06/03 Teenager killed after NI road crash named

An 18-year-old man who died following a crash in Co Tyrone has been named locally.

06/03 PSNI issue advice after elderly woman targeted in gift card scam

Police prevented an attempted fraud in Newtownards on Monday after an elderly woman was targeted in a gift card scam.

05/03 Two people taken to hospital after three-car crash in Co Down

Two people been hospitalised after two cars were engulfed in flames following a three-vehicle crash in Co Down.

05/03 Two vehicles engulfed by flames following three-car crash in Co Down

Two cars were engulfed in flames following a three-vehicle crash in Co Down, with one person hospitalised.

05/03 Teenager dies following one-vehicle crash

An 18-year-old man has died following a single vehicle crash in Co Tyrone.

04/03 Police arrest second man as part of Dungannon murder investigation

Victim aged in his 70s was found in a flat in the Corrainey Park area last Thursday

04/03 NI man arrested after police seize suspected drugs worth £6.5m hidden in food containers

A 28-year old man has been arrested after police working alongside Gardai seized suspected drugs with an estimated street value of £6.5 million.

03/03 PSNI seizes €7.9m worth of suspected drugs concealed in food packaging

Man (28) was arrested at scene on suspicion of being involved in supply of controlled drugs

03/03 Man in ‘serious condition’ in hospital after being attacked by two men in Belfast

A man is in serious condition in hospital following an assault by two men in Belfast.

03/03 Police arrest man and woman in connection with murder of pensioner in Dungannon

Two further arrests have been made in the investigation into the murder of a pensioner in Dungannon.

03/03 Man accused of breaking PSNI officer’s finger before biting and punching other officers denied bail

A man allegedly broke a police officer’s finger amid PSNI attempts to restrain him during a domestic incident in west Belfast, a court has been told.

02/03 PSNI arrest man after car set on fire and two more vehicles damaged

Police have arrested a man following reports of a car on fire in Londonderry.

02/03 Off-license staff threatened in ‘traumatic’ south Belfast robbery

Police are appealing for information after reports of an armed robbery in the Holylands area of south Belfast on Saturday.

02/03 Man to appear in court after three PSNI officers injured

A man is due to appear in court following a string of assault charges after an incident took place involving police in west Belfast.

02/03 Plans to talk to loyalist paramilitaries disgraceful, says Alliance

Naomi Long opposes decision of Dublin and London to look at merits of appointing representative to deal with the gangs

02/03 Second man arrested on suspicion of murder after ‘tragic death’ of pensioner in Dungannon

Detectives investigating the murder of a man in Dungannon have made a second arrest.

01/03 Two arrested after ‘significant quantity’ of suspected drugs seized in Dunmurry

Police carried out two arrests earlier today after a raid found a large quantity of suspected drugs as well as cash and other items in a Dunmurry property.

01/03 Man suffers head injuries in late night Belfast assault

A man was taken to hospital after being attacked in south Belfast.

01/03 Police launch murder investigation after pensioner killed in Dungannon

A murder investigation has been launched after a pensioner died following a serious assault in Dungannon.

01/03 Man arrested after major raid of Co Fermanagh property

A man has been arrested after police seized a large quantity of suspected drugs from a property in Enniskillen.

01/03 Last known CCTV footage of Lisa Dorrian released as family make emotional plea 20 years after disappearance

Police have released the last known footage of Lisa Dorrian ahead of the 20th anniversary of her disappearance.

01/03 Body of young man who went missing along Causeway Coast found

The body of a young man who went missing at the Giant’s Causeway nearly three months ago has been found, police have confirmed.

01/03 Dissident shot in west Belfast to undergo surgery in Dublin as police seize evidence linked to murder bid

A dissident republican shot in west Belfast at the weekend is to undergo surgery in Dublin after being denied permission on anti-terrorism grounds to travel to Scotland for surgery, his solicitors have said.

01/03 Deputy Chief Constable slams protestors after third PSNI meeting disrupted

A senior police officer has slammed republican activists who disrupted a PSNI meeting in Co Armagh on Thursday night.

28/02 Murder investigation launched after man dies in Dungannon

A murder investigation has been launched after a man died following a serious assault in Dungannon.

28/02 Community ‘devastated’ as man dies after serious assault

People in Dungannon have been left devastated after a man died following a serious assault, community representatives said.

28/02 Firearms and clothes linked to attempted murder of dissident republican in west Belfast recovered by police

Police have recovered firearms and several pieces of clothing they believe may have been used by one of the shooters who targeted a dissident in west Belfast last weekend.

28/02 Anger after another PSNI meeting disrupted by protesters

Protesters were removed from a community engagement meeting involving the PSNI in Co Armagh last night.

28/02 Man dies following serious assault at flat in Dungannon, Co Tyrone

A man has died following a serious assault in Co Tyrone.

28/02 Lisa Dorrian CCTV images released in bid to solve murder 20 years on

Family of Co Down woman make plea for information on anniversary of her disappearance

28/02 Armed police swarm block of flats after man dies following 'serious assault'

Police officers confirmed the death after being called to a block of flat just after 8pm on Thursday

27/02 Man hospitalised after being assaulted in his Londonderry home

A man has been hospitalised after being assaulted by a number of masked men in his home in Derry.

27/02 Man arrested after two imitation firearms seized from west Belfast home released on bail

A man arrested yesterday following a search in west Belfast linked to a police probe into New IRA criminality has been released on bail.

27/02 Taxi driver shot in Belfast denied permission to travel for surgery on antiterrorism grounds, lawyer says

Seán O’Reilly (49) was hit twice after two masked men fired shots through the window of his taxi

26/02 Man charged with string of offences after shop staff threatened with bolt cutters

A man has been charged in connection to a string of offences in the west Belfast area.

26/02 PSNI investigating assault on schoolgirl at Omagh bus station as 'racially motivated hate crime'

The PSNI has confirmed it is investigating a violent attack on a schoolgirl in Omagh, which it believes was ‘racially motivated’.

26/02 Police investigating sudden death of man in Belfast city centre

Police are investigating the sudden death of a man in Belfast city centre.

26/02 Judgement reserved after family of Catholic mother murdered by IRA ‘nutting squad’ seek public inquiry

The UK Government has unlawfully failed to order a public inquiry to establish the full extent in which a murderous IRA interrogation gang was penetrated by state agents, it was claimed in the High Court today.

26/02 Police probe reports of Co Tyrone grave robbing after memorial object stolen

Police are probing a suspected grave robbing incident in Co Tyrone.

26/02 PSNI investigate assault on schoolgirl at Omagh bus station as 'racially motivated hate crime'

The PSNI has confirmed it is investigating a violent attack on a schoolgirl in Omagh, which it believes was ‘racially motivated’.

26/02 Victim of west Belfast shooting calls for ‘calm and cool heads’ as he faces ‘lengthy rehabilitation’

The victim of a shooting in west Belfast has called for calm as he revealed he faces a “very lengthy rehabilitation” period.

26/02 Suspected stolen car abandoned in west Belfast following police chase

A suspected stolen car was abandoned in west Belfast following a police chase on Monday night.

25/02 Man arrested after approaching public with knives he stole from west Belfast supermarket

A man has been arrested after approaching people with knives after stealing them from a west Belfast supermarket.

25/02 Man charged in relation to South Anne Street assault makes no application for bail

Fourth man has been charged in relation to February 15th incident where Quham Babatunde was fatally wounded

25/02 ‘More violence is not the answer’: PSNI urges against retaliation after dissident republican is shot

Shooting of taxi driver in west Belfast linked to internal feud among Óglaigh na hÉireann members

24/02 Pedestrian who died following Co Down crash named by police

A pedestrian who died following a crash at the weekend has been named by police as Isobel Murphy.

24/02 PSNI investigating ‘verbal altercation’ between driver and motorcyclist in Belfast

Police are investigating what they have described as a “verbal altercation” between the driver of a car and a motorcyclist at the weekend.

24/02 Belfast man (21) who started Cathedral Quarter blaze jailed for assaulting police while on the run

A man who started a fire which caused millions of pounds worth of damage to a building in the Cathedral Quarter has been handed a five-month jail sentence for assaulting and resisting police.

24/02 ‘More violence is not the answer’: PSNI urges dissidents not to retaliate following shooting of Sean O’Reilly

The PSNI has urged any group plotting to avenge an attempted murder of a dissident republican yesterday morning to “desist”, as further searches were carried out this afternoon.

24/02 PSNI issues warning after holiday seekers lose more than £100k to fraudsters

Travellers from Northern Ireland seeking to book a getaway online have been urged to be vigilant after it was revealed more than £100,000 was lost to holiday fraud last year.

23/02 Taxi driver in critical condition after being shot through window outside west Belfast depot

A taxi driver shot through the window of his car outside a west Belfast depot is in “critical but stable condition”, police have said.

23/02 Taxi driver injured in shooting in west Belfast

Man being treated in hospital following incident in Poleglass on Sunday morning

23/02 Body recovered after sudden death at Giant’s Causeway

Police have confirmed they have recovered a body following reports of a sudden death close to the Giant’s Causeway.

23/02 Man taken to hospital after being shot in leg with crossbow in Belfast

A man has been taken to hospital after being shot in the leg with a crossbow in west Belfast.