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BreakingNews.ie
06-07-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Man arrested over Derry stabbing
A 31-year-old man has been arrested following a reported stabbing in Derry on Sunday morning. The Police Service of Northern Ireland said the suspect also assaulted police officers following his arrest. Advertisement The PSNI said it was first alerted to the reported stabbing by the ambulance service after 9.30am. Officers responding to Faustina Terrace located a man aged in his 40s with a serious wound to his arm. He has been taken to hospital for treatment. Chief Inspector Cathal Pearce said: 'The suspect was found shortly afterwards in a nearby residential address and arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm. Advertisement 'While being detained, he became aggressive with our officers and was further arrested on suspicion of two counts of assault on police. 'On arrival at custody, he was additionally arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary and theft.' Mr Pearce added: 'I want to reassure the local community that this matter was resolved quickly, and the suspect remains in custody. 'You will continue to see our officers in the area today, carrying out enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Advertisement 'We would appeal to anyone with information, particularly, dashcam, CCTV or mobile phone footage, to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 487 of 06/07/25.'
Irish Post
01-07-2025
- Irish Post
Teenagers arrested after jumping out of moving car which ploughed into garden fence
TWO teenagers were arrested for failing to stop for police officers who were on patrol in Derry last night. At around 7.50pm District Support Team (DST) officers spotted a silver Audi A3 on Springtown Road which they signalled to stop as it travelled into Groarty Road. The driver failed to stop and the same vehicle was seen a short time later on Buncrana Road, travelling towards Branch Roundabout and then into a residential area, where it crashed into concrete bollards on Killary Road. Following this the driver and passenger got out of the vehicle as it was still in motion, and the car rolled into a garden fence. 'DST officers, working with Waterside Neighbourhood Team officers, with the use of a drone, with Response officers and Tactical Support Group colleagues, two males, aged 18 and 19 years old, were located and arrested on suspicion of offences and they remain in custody this morning,' a PSNI spokesperson confirmed this morning. A search of the vehicle also saw police seize suspected Class A drugs, and drug-related paraphernalia. "I want to thank the members of the public who assisted with this incident last night, which is a great example of collaborative working, not just across police departments and with colleagues, but also with the community,' the PSNI's Chief Inspector Cathal Pearce said. "Please continue to report any suspicious activity you see in your area,' he added. See More: Car, Derry, Drone, Fail To Stop
Belfast Telegraph
27-06-2025
- Belfast Telegraph
Family ‘shocked and shaken' after pipe bomb explosion outside house in Armagh
Latest | Police are investigating a pipe bomb explosion that occurred in Armagh in the early hours of Friday morning. A loud explosion was heard outside a property in the Sliabh Mor area of Mullaghbawn at approximately 1am. It's believed that the pipe bomb was thrown at the front of a house around 00:30, which subsequently exploded causing substantial damage to windows and an outdoor railing. The device has been taken away for further examination as detectives try to establish a motive for the attack. News Catch Up - Friday 27th June Detective Sergeant Johnson said: 'The occupants of property are a young family who were fortunately not harmed, though they are understandably left shocked and shaken by this incident.' "Devices of this type can cause damage over a wide area causing destruction far beyond any intended target.' "Enquiries are continuing and we would appeal to anyone who saw any persons or vehicles acting suspiciously in the area, or who may have CCTV or dashcam footage to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference number 58 of 27/06/25.' A public safety operation was put in place following a report of the discovery of a suspicious device shortly before 1am this morning. The security alert in the Sliabh Mor area has since ended and all roads have now re-opened. Meanwhile, a security alert in Derry/Londonderry ended last night after the device was declared a hoax. Yesterday afternoon, afternoon, police said officers were investigation a 'suspicious device' reported to the PSNI in the Trench Road area of the city. Cordons have been lifted after a local primary school, multiple homes and shops were evacuated as emergency services investigated the device. Chief Inspector Cathal Pearce said: ''Officers along with Ammunition Technical Officers attended and examined the object, which was determined as a hoax device and has since been removed for forensic examination. 'I would like to thank the public for their patience and cooperation while searches were carried out, we appreciate this has caused inconvenience, but public safety is our priority.' Police had said the report was made to them at around 11.20am on Thursday morning and a cordon was put in place at Knockwellan Park. A PSNI statement said yesterday afternoon: "A number of commercial premises in the area have been evacuated, in addition to homes in Knockwellan Park, as well as in Cromkill Place as part of the public safety operation. "We understand the disruption this has caused, especially for those directly impacted.' Hillcrest Trust Community Centre was opened as a rest centre.
Belfast Telegraph
27-06-2025
- Belfast Telegraph
PSNI attend scene of security alert as suspicious device discovered
A public safety operation was put in place following a report of the discovery of a suspicious device in the Slaibh Mor area of Mullaghbawn shortly before 1am this morning. Cordons are currently in place at the Junction of Tullymacreevey Road and Cranny Road, with the public advised to avoid the area. Watch: Footage released of Matthew Brogan who has been jailed after taking part in Belfast race riot 'out of boredom' Meanwhile, a security alert in Derry/Londonderry has ended after the device was declared a hoax. Yesterday afternoon, afternoon, police said officers were investigation a 'suspicious device' reported to the PSNI in the Trench Road area of the city. Cordons have been lifted after a local primary school, multiple homes and shops were evacuated as emergency services investigated the device. Chief Inspector Cathal Pearce said: ''Officers along with Ammunition Technical Officers attended and examined the object, which was determined as a hoax device and has since been removed for forensic examination. 'I would like to thank the public for their patience and cooperation while searches were carried out, we appreciate this has caused inconvenience, but public safety is our priority.' Police had said the report was made to them at around 11.20am on Thursday morning and a cordon was put in place at Knockwellan Park. A PSNI statement said yesterday afternoon: "A number of commercial premises in the area have been evacuated, in addition to homes in Knockwellan Park, as well as in Cromkill Place as part of the public safety operation. "We understand the disruption this has caused, especially for those directly impacted.'
