The PSNI have launched appeals for information following three separate incidents including a reported assault on a teenager, an assault in Basin Walk and graffiti painting in Mourneview Park.
Police are investigating an assault in the area of Kileavey Road, Newry and have made an appeal for information. Const. Ellie May said, “It was reported that a teenage boy had been assaulted by a number of other people sometime between 1am and 2am on August 9th. He sustained bruising to his face and a chipped tooth. Ref: 68710815

Speaking about the second incident. Const. Tim Coombs said, “At around 6pm on August 4th, a man was assaulted in the Basin Walk area. It is understood he was approached and assaulted by three other males. Police would be keen to speak with anyone who saw the incident or saw males matching this description in the area. Ref: 8764815
Police in Newry are also investigating a report of criminal damage in Mourneview Park and Canal Street.
Const. Tim Coombs said, “In three areas in the Mourneview Park area, graffiti was daubed in black paint. It is thought this happened sometime between midnight and 1am on Sunday, August 16th. Ref: 9516815
If you can help with any of these incidents please call the 101 number, quoting reference number . Alternatively information about crime can be passed via the independent Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.”


