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Detectives are investigating the report of a serious sexual assault on a woman in Newtownhamilton yesterday, Thursday 15 August. The reported assault took place in the area of Castleblaney Street and a 38 year old man has been arrested on suspion of rape and threats to kill.
Detective Inspector Leah Crothers said: “We received the report yesterday afternoon, just after 2pm, that a female had been assaulted by a male in a house in the Castleblaney Street area. She subsequently ran from the house and, in a distressed state, was comforted by local people who contacted polic
“A 38-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of rape and threats to kill. He remains in police custody, assisting with enquiries.
“Our enquiries are continuing and we are appealing to anyone with information to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 945 of 15/08/19.
“We would like to thank the local community who came to the aid of the victim.”
Councillor Barra Ó Muirí has condemned the assault saying that the circumstances involved had shocked many.
“Even though the assault took place in a house on Castleblayney Street, the victim ended up in Dundalk Street desperately fleeing her assailant”
“The young woman had recently arrived in Newtown from Eastern Europe and had been staying in the property on Castleblayney Street.
The victim was eventually taken to hospital, while the assailant was swiftly placed under arrest”.
Cllr Ó Muirí also praised the resilience of the residents of Newtown, and in particular the family on Dundalk Street who were kept from their home until after 8pm on Thursday when the Serious Crime Unit were finished examining the scene.
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Police are appealing for information after a vehicle collided with a police car and a parked car injuring a pedestrian and two officers on Thursday last 9 May in the Dublin Road area of Newry.
Constable Gerry Roberts said: “We received a report of anti-social driving at 11.30 pm on Thursday night, officers attended and observed a vehicle attempting to ‘donut’. When officers signalled their blue lights, the vehicle attempted to make off, it collided with the police vehicle, a parked car and a female pedestrian was injured.
“The driver made off, leaving the vehicle at the scene, two officers were also injured during the incident.
“The woman was taken to hospital for treatment of her injuries which are not believed to be life threatening.
“Enquiries are continuing and we are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have dashcam footage available to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 11 of 10/05/19.
Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.
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The PSNI are currently at the scene of a shooting incident in Warrenpoint.
The incident took place earlier this evening.
No further information at present.
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Police in Newry are appealing for information after the theft of a tractor and trailer from the Carrickbroad Road area of Killeavy In late December.
Constable Nugent said: “Sometime between Saturday 15th December and Saturday 29th December, it was reported that a red and black Case tractor and twin axle Ifor Williams cattle trailer were stolen from an outhouse in the area. The registration number of the tractor is D459SGA.
“Enquiries are continuing and we would appeal to anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 517 29/12/18. Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.”
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Police are appealing for information following a report of a damage only hit and run incident in the Fountain Street area of Bessbrook at the end of November.
Speaking about the reported incident Constable Tom Nugent said: “Sometime between 4.00 pm on Tuesday, 27 November and 3.00 pm on Wednesday, 28 November, it was reported that damage had been caused to the driver’s side of a Volkswagen Polo.
“Enquiries are continuing and we would appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have dash-cam footage of the area between Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th November to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 699 28/11/18.”
Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.
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Motorists are facing delays on the A1 Dublin Road, north bound with reports of a vehicle on fire.
The incident is near the junction of the Drumsalliagh Road, south of Loughbrickland.
Diversions are in place.
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A man in his 80's has been left badly shaken following a burglary at residential premises in the Millvale Park area of Bessbrook last night, Friday 16 November.
Police are appealing for information from anyone in the area at the time and would appeal to anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference number 1203 of 16/11/18.
Detective Sergeant Bell said: “At around 7.50pm, it was reported that two males forced entry to the property and confronted the occupant, a man in his 80s. They left the premises a short time later empty-handed. The man was not physically injured, but he was left badly shaken.
“Both males are described as approximately 5’ 8” in height. One was wearing a light-coloured hooded top, tracksuit bottoms and white trainers and the other had on a black beanie-style hat, a short-sleeved shirt, blue jeans and white trainers. They made off in a dark hatchback-type vehicle, similarly sized to an Audi A3 or Volkswagen Golf."
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Police are appealing for information following a report of theft in Silverbridge on Wednesday, 7 November.
Inspector Downey said: “At around 5:10pm, it was reported that a purse was stolen from a car parked at premises at the Silverbridge Road area of Silverbridge yesterday evening. A number of women were witnessed acting suspiciously in the area at the time of the incident.
“Shortly before 5:55pm, it was reported that two women are believed to have taken a black Egg Jurassic pram from business premises in the Darkley Road area, Armagh. The females are believed to have made off towards the Newtownhamilton area in a silver saloon style car.
“At this stage, we are investigating a link between both incidents and enquiries are continuing.
“We would appeal to anyone who saw anything suspicious or who saw a silver Saloon style car at both incidents to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1052 7/11/18. Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.”
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Detectives investigating a series of burglaries in the South Armagh area last week are appealing for information from the public.
Detective Inspector Trevor Stevenson said: “Three houses in Crossmaglen, two in Chapel View and one on Newry Road and one on the Camlough Road in Newry were targeted in a series of burglaries which we are treating as linked at this time. Three men were also disturbed at a house in St Patrick’s Park in Camlough at around 8pm last night by a member of the public. The men fled the house and made off from the area in a black coloured Audi A6 car.
“Follow up enquiries have revealed that a similar black coloured car had been observed in the vicinity of the other burglaries. In the Newry Road incident a male knocked at the front door of the house at around 7pm while a number of other males entered the rear of the property and attempted to steal a handbag. They were disturbed by the owner of the property and made off empty handed in a black coloured car. Cash and 2 TVs were reported stolen in the other burglaries.
“I would ask anyone who noticed any suspicious activity at any of the locations mentioned or who has any information which could assist us with our enquiries to contact detectives in Newry on 101 quoting reference number 1181 02/11/18. Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.”
Responding to the news Newry and Armagh MLA Megan Fearon has urged all to be extra vigilant. “It is disappointing to hear of these recent spate of criminal activity in the south Armagh area. Those who enter people’s homes to rob and destroy care nothing about the impact their actions have on the victims of their anti community crimes. I urge all to be extra vigilant. Those who carry out these attack’s on our communities need to be apprehended and face the full rigours of the law”
Slieve Gullion area Councillor Terry Hearty echoing his colleagues comments said "At least four houses within the Crossmaglen area were broken into. It is reported that up to five males, with their faces covered , in a black vehicle, were involved. Please be alert to any suspicious activity.T he local Community Safety Group members are available for support should anyone wish to contact them”
Newry Mourne & Down Councillor Charlie Casey has urged people living in the Michael Mallin Park area to be extra vigilant after reports of a break in to a home there where a number of personal items including money and jewellery were stolen. Comented on the incident the Councillor added “Once again criminals motivated by nothing but greed have caused great fear and distress by their selfish actions. They need to apprehended and to face the full rigours of the law”.
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