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Police in Bessbrook are appealing for information following an arson attack.
Around 10 pm on Tuesday, 23 April a blue Ford Fiesta was set alight in Clogharevan Park. A male was seen running off. He is described as being approximately 5ft 6in/8in tall, of stocky build and was wearing a light coloured hoodie and dark coloured bottoms.
Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the car being set alight or has information in relation to this to contact them on 0845 600 8000. If you prefer to provide information without giving your details you can contact the independent Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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The seizure of contraband cigarettes and alcohol in South Armagh over the weekend should send a clear message to criminals that their actions will not be tolerated.
£300,000 of contraband cigarettes, 66 bottles of contraband alcohol and £50,000 in cash were seized by detectives from Serious Crime Branch investigating dissident republican activity.
A 31 year old female was arrested and later released pending further enquiries.
Chief Inspector Beck said: "Criminality can no longer be hidden beneath the banner of dissident republicanism and the local community can be assured that we are committed to detecting criminal activity, no matter where it occurs.
"The danger that these cigarettes and alcohol pose should they have been passed into the retail chain cannot be underestimated. Contraband cigarettes and alcohol demonstrate the criminal's complete disregard for the health of those they target as customers. We will continue to target those who break the law in this way in partnership with HMRC.
"I would like to thank the local community for their ongoing support and enqourage anyone with concerns about criminal activity to contact us in Newry on 0845 600 8000."
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following the theft of machinery from Greenbank Industrial Estate.
Some time over the weekend, between Friday, 19 April and Monday, 22 April, entry was forced to premises in the Industrial Estate and an orange rock hammer taken. The hammer is the type that can be attached to a digger.
Police are appealing to anyone who noticed any activity in the Industrial Estate over the weeekend or anyone who observed the rock hammer being transported away, to contact them on 0845 600 8000. If you prefer to provide information without giving your details you can contact the independent Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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A 67 year old man has been remanded in court after answering drugs charges. Detectives in Banbridge charged the man on Tuesday, 23 April, with cultivating cannabis, possession of Class B drugs with intent to supply and dishonestly using electricity after finding a DNA match on the Police Database.
The charges relates to the recovery of more than 200 cannabis plants in November 2011 from a property on Ballydrumman Road.
The man appeared at Newry Magistrates' Court on Wednesday, 24 April, and was remanded to appear by video link on 9 May.
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following an assault in Francis Street during the early hours of Monday, 22 April.
Around 2.15am a 21 year old male was assaulted outside licensed premises after a verbal altercation with another male.
He sustained injuries to his face. Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the assault to contact them on 0845 600 8000.
If you prefer to provide information without giving your details you can contact the independent Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Police are appealing for information following three separate assaults in Newry over the weekend.
The first assault took place in Sandy Street on Friday afternoon, 26 April at approximately 3.15pm.
A 42 year old man was pulled from a van and assaulted by a number of males. The injured party sustained head and facial injuries which required medical treatment.
Three males, aged 57, 30 and 27 years old, were arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent. They were later released on bail pending further enquiries.
In a separate incident a 34 Year old man was assaulted at the bottom of Barcroft Hill in the early hours of Sunday morning, 28 April.
Some time between 2am and 2.30am the man was assaulted by a male at the bottom of Barcroft Hill. The male was wearing a red hoodie and punched the injured party before running off. The victim then made his way up steps, leading from Kiln Street to Barcroft Hill, and was set upon by a group of young males. He sustained injuries to his face and wrist.
A third assault took place in Monaghan Street during the early hours of Sunday, 28 April.
Around 3am a male was assaulted by five males with bottles outside takeaway premises on Monaghan Street when his friend attempted to intervene. This 30 year old male was then assaulted and sustained injuries to his face and head.
One of the assailants is described as being 5ft 7in tall, of medium build and had dark hair, cut in a V style. He was wearing beige chinos and a blue jacket with white sleeves.
Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed any of these incidents to contact them at Ardmore Police Station on 0845 600 8000. If you prefer to provide information without giving your details you can contact the independent Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Following the search of a house in Catherine Street in Newry, Detectives from E District Tactical Crime Unit have charged a 25 year old man with possession of a class B drug, possession of a class B drug with intent to supply and possessing a firearm other than handgun without certificate. He is due to appear at Newry MC on Wednesday 22nd May.
As is normal procedure the charges will be reviewed by the PPS.
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following the robbery of commercial premises in the Hill Street area on Wednesday 1st May. Just after 2pm, two men entered the premises, one possibly armed with a firearm, and demanded money.
The men made off on foot with a sum of money in the direction of High Street where it is believed they got into a silver coloured vehicle with southern VRM to leave the area. The first male was described as being in his 20's, and wore a dark hooded top.
The second male was described as being in his 30's, of medium build and was wearing a red coat with a scarf covering his face. There were no reports of any injuries. Detectives would ask anyone who was in the area and who may have witnessed the incident or anyone who has any information to contact them in Ardmore CID on 0845 600 8000. Or, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111
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Police in Newry are appealing for information following a burglary at a house in the Drumgullion Avenue area on Monday 29th April. A window at the house was prised open and entry gained sometime between 5.30pm & 6.15pm.
A small sum of money is believed to have been taken.
Police would ask anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in the area or who has any information to contact them at Ardmore station on 0845 600 8000. Or, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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