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Today we are launching our campaign to encourage people to make non-emergency reports online.
Read more at
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We are aware of a video of a man using a public address system in Belfast yesterday. We are treating the incident as a hate crime.
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Police are growing concerned for the welfare of Michael Chitowo, 17, last seen in south Belfast on Friday 25/11/22. He is 5”11, of slim build and is believed to be wearing a grey tracksuit, grey trainers and a black beanie hat. Anyone with any information should contact police.
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The Police Service of Northern Ireland is treating the tearing of a bible in Belfast City Centre on Saturday 29th July as a hate crime.
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Detectives investigating a series of incidents during which a number of women were assaulted in South Belfast on Monday night have arrested a 38 year old man in Belfast. He has been taken to Musgrave Station for questioning.
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We have previously advised motorists about parking on footpaths in the city centre, but unfortunately people still choose to block the pavement. We have been issuing tickets this morning to help keep the pavements clear for pedestrians and businesses
#WeCareWeListenWeAct
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DVLA Text Scam, don't click the link!
Please retweet, sharing is caring.
Constable McCoy
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Parking restrictions are temporarily relaxed but this shouldn’t tempt you to park like this. Someone pushing a pram or a wheelchair user would be forced onto one of our busiest streets.
If you need to be in the City Centre, please park sensibly with consideration for others.
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Heroin taken off the streets today by StreetBeat officers from your City Centre Team. One person in custody for this. Help us to keep this awful drug out of our City Centre. If you have any information that can help contact us.
#WeCareWeListenWeAct
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Does this post look similar to yesterday’s?? Sadly it is. Another person is in custody after being caught with this by the Belfast City Centre Team. We do care, we do listen & we do act.
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City Centre Team had a busy day today enough Heroin for over 15 wraps, cash, weighing scales & other drugs seized. Two persons in custody. We do care, we do listen, we do take drug dealing seriously.
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Central Neighbourhood Officers have been on patrol today with our two new e-bikes. These will assist us in keeping people safe in the city centre. If you have any queries about cycling, how best to secure your bicycle or about bike register, then please contact us at Musgrave.
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More heroin taken out of circulation by Botanic NPT. One male in custody. We do care, we do listen and we do take drug dealing seriously.
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Please don't be offended if Officers ask you for the code to your Belfast Bike. Checks are being carried out to prevent theft and vandalism.
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As more of our city centre retailers get prepared for re-opening, we need motorists to be mindful of their parking. Pedestrians need footpaths to be kept clear and businesses need access to their premises.
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Heroin with a street value of £15,000 was seized by Belfast District Support Team officers following the search of a car on the A1 carriageway near Newry on Sunday. A man and woman have been arrested and remain in custody assisting with our enquiries.
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After initial Belfast pilot, roll out of
#Seethecyclist
and
#OpClosePass
continues across Northern Ireland👍 Stay tuned for more info..
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#opclosepass
is running.. 🧐
What is it I hear you ask? I’ve have attached a handy info guide to explain 👍
.. where would you like to see us run the op in Belfast?
#seethecyclist
#givecyclistsroom
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We care about ensuring the City centre is a safe, inclusive & welcoming space for all.
We listen to those affected by hate crime. If you have been the victim of hate, report it!
We act, by working with our partners to find solutions to issues that arise from uses of our spaces.
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#seethecyclist
close pass is back today.
Drivers - stay off your phones and give cyclists sufficient room 🚗
All Road Users - obey road signs and traffic lights 🚦
If you don't, don't be surprised if you are stopped 🚓
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Police can confirm that 14 year old Anna Newman from Belfast has been found.
Police would like to thank the public for their assistance.
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Police will be running operations in relation to cycle awareness and the recommended >1.5m gap motorists are advised to give
#seethecyclist
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City Centre Team are on Queen Street today reminding motorists that footpaths should be kept clear for pedestrians. Parking on a footpath makes it more difficult for people with mobility issues to navigate our pavements safely
#WeCareWeListenWeAct
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Central Neighbourhood Team were joined by PD Xena and Nittu today in the city centre. They assisted us on patrol during our
#SeasonsGreetings
operation in the city this afternoon.
#TisTheSeason
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As part of our engagement with the community, Supt. Gerard Pollock joined our City Centre NPT officers at the Big Pride Picnic at City Hall. We also have a stand – come see us!
#PoliceWithPride
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Your Belfast City Centre Beat Police, supported by Belfast City Centre Management
@BelfastCentre
, have provided 2 bicycles to local charity Extern
@extern1978
. The bicycles will assist their street outreach teams to provide help to vulnerable adults in our city
#keepingpeoplesafe
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Parents, we believe some young people are attending Ormeau Park this evening for a pre-arranged fight. Speak to your kids, keep them away please, before somebody is seriously hurt.
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Road Policing Team are lending a hand in Belfast this week with
#opclosepass
#seethecyclist
and our plainclothes cyclists.. 😱that’s right, the big boys of traffic enforcement are in town.. covering the areas you asked for 👍
@deptinfra
@psnitraffic
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We are continuing with our patrols today in Great Victoria Street Station. It is great to see so many of you being responsible and paying attention to the NI Executive regulations. Thank you for supporting us, the NHS and your local community.
#StayHomeSaveLives
#COVID19
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Officers from Central Neighbourhood Team, accompanied by PD Harry today searched a property in Belfast City Centre. One male has been arrested for a variety of drugs related offences and remains in Police custody at this time.
#KeepingPeopleSafe
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Tonight we attended the launch of Stonewall in Northern Ireland. Supporting our colleagues and allies.
#comeoutforlgbt
#lgbt
#policewithpride
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#seethecyclist
We are delighted to receive this recognition from the cycling community; humbled at being awarded Campaign of the Year at the
@thefredfestival
Thanks to everyone that voted for us, looking forward to carrying this campaign into 2018
#citycentreteam
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One person in custody after being caught with this by the Belfast City Centre Team. Keep reporting and the City Centre Team will act. We do care and we do listen.
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We are at the Belfast Mela festival today in Botanic Gardens. There is lots to see and do.
We have colleagues from across the Police Service here, including Recruitment, the Ethnic Minority Police Association and South Belfast neighbourhood officers.
#WeCareWeListenWeAct
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Parents we have been made aware that young people intend to meet up for an arranged fight in a South or East Belfast park, needless to say we will be patrolling council parks supported by police dogs like Dino and other resources. Know what your children are doing tonight.
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Man in custody following arrest in Belfast today by detectives from the Child Sexual Exploitation Team.
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Normally people flash their headlights, now they have a huge big sign up!
#WatchOutForThePeelers
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City Centre Beat officers have been on Queen Street this morning due to a number of vehicles parking on the footpath. We would ask that pavements are kept for people, particularly the elderly, pram and wheelchair users and those with sight loss
#WeCareWeListenWeAct
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Police increasingly concerned about missing brothers from north Belfast.
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City Centre Team have been joined on patrol today by our K9 colleague PD Xena. We have been in the city centre responding to calls and working to keep the streets safer for all
#TisTheSeason
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Today on International Women’s Day we are highlighting Chief Inspector Rosie Thompson. Rosie chooses to challenge domestic abuse and help our community in Belfast feel safer. Rosie is passionate about inclusion and represents the future of our Police Service.
#ChooseToChallenge
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Belfast - 48 arrests in 48 hrs across the city.
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This afternoon the Safe Transport Team traveled on the Glider from Custom House Square to Dundonald Park & Ride and back. Glider staff and passengers were happy to welcome us on board while we made sure Anti Social Behaviour is kept off the timetables this half term
@Translink_NI
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The SOS Bus will be available today. If you need assistance or are concerned for someone who may be vulnerable, please contact them.
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City Centre Beat Officers have listened to the concerns of pedestrians and local businesses on Queen Street and have issued advice and tickets this morning. Let’s keep the footpaths clear for people
#WeCareWeListenWeAct
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Auto Crime Team have arrested a 22 year old male following a vehicle stop on Waring Street in the city centre.
A search of the vehicle also resulted in this extremely dangerous knife being recovered and taken off the streets.
#KeepingPeopleSafe
#WeCareWeListenWeAct
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Man (18) charged with arson with intent to endanger life following fire at Old Cathedral Buildings today
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We have noticed an increase in some pavement parking in the city centre, some of which is obstructing access to premises. We have been encouraging motorists to use the available on street parking or the various car parks about the city, but we will issue tickets where appropriate
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We are patrolling our retail outlets and areas today to remind everyone to shop safe. Secure your personal belongings, be respectful of staff and other shoppers and report any suspicious activity to us on 101 or 999 in an emergency.
#TisTheSeason
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Officers from our International Policing Unit extradited a man, aged in his 30s, to Romania on Monday, 19th June. He will now serve a prison sentence there for a number of convictions.
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Explosive device thrown at police on Falls Rd, west Belfast tonight. Police vehicle damaged but no reports of injuries to officers.
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Neighbourhood officers from Central Team in Musgrave stopped two men today in the city centre. We seized a quantity of drugs and stolen property and both men were subsequently arrested. We are determined to help our retailers and take drugs off the streets.
#KeepingPeopleSafe
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We’re out with Belfast City Council colleagues tonight, working with our retail and hospitality sectors to help you stay safe.
Please continue to follow the Public Health Agency advice to help stop the spread of Covid19.
#staysafeBelfast
#KeepingPeopleSafe
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Police in Belfast investigating the assault of a cyclist in Waring Street on Monday 6th August have charged two men aged 22 and 28 with attempted grievous bodily harm with intent. Both men are due to appear at Belfast MC later today.
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Central Neighbourhood Team have been out today with Belfast City Council Safer Neighbourhood Officers in the city centre. We have been engaging with local retailers and dealing with anti social behaviour.
#WeCareWeListenWeAct
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Officers from the Safe Transport Team alongside
@ChiefConPSNI
conducted patrols along the
@Translink_NI
Belfast to Derry/Londonderry line today. (Thursday 29th October).
#KeepingPeopleSafe
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Central Neighbourhood officers were joined by PD Daphne and PD Xena today in the city centre. These general patrol dogs have been helping us keep the city safe this afternoon.
#WeCareWeListenWeAct
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This is just some of the drugs your City Centre Team took off the streets today. One person in custody at the minute and one already reported to the PPS. We Care We Listen We Act.
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We have charged a man to court in connection to a report of a fire at a premises in the Bank Street area of Belfast on Wednesday, 26th July.
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Officers from our Tactical Support Group based in Belfast were on foot patrol in Belfast City Centre today.
We were able to give medical assistance to a member of the public and give directions to a few others!
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TSG officers on patrol discovered heavily intoxicated youth in City Centre; turns out she was a reported missing person
#KeepingPeopleSafe
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Central Neighbourhood Police Team Officers have been out this morning with the Roads Policing Bikesafe team talking to motorcyclists and cyclists about how to stay safe on two wheels and legislation around E-bikes.
#KeepingPeopleSafe
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The Westlink in Belfast has been closed in both directions between Broadway and Clifton Street following a serious road traffic collision. Officers are working to establish diversions, however, motorists are advised to seek alternative routes for their journey at this time.
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Two men aged 30&22 arrested in Belfast City Centre on Thursday following the seizure of £5k of suspected class A drugs have been charged to appear at Belfast MC today. Both have been charged with a number of offences including possession of class A drug with intent to supply.
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Yesterday, officers from the Safe Transport Team were out and about the busy Transport Hubs ensuring that both
@Translink_NI
staff and members of the public were able to travel safely while enjoying the summer weather.
#WeCareWeListenWeAct
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The Cyber Crime Centre have been alerted to a new phishing email in circulation falsely claiming to have installed spying software on the recipients device. This handy guide from
@NCSC
explains how to deal with this type of phishing and how to report suspicious emails.
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Officers from Central NPT will be at Belfast City Cycles on Queen Street from midday until 2pm carrying out bike marking. Bring your bike along and get it marked up for free with Bike Register.
#keepingpeoplesafe
#citycentreteam
#bikeregister
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Driver stopped and receiving an eFPN for £60/3pts for using a mobile phone whilst driving.
#keepingpeoplesafe
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Hero postman intervenes to stop theft of handbag from 80yr old female in East Belfast today!
#keepingpeoplesafe
#royalmailhero
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Central NPT out on our bikes early this morning supporting Ride On Belfast. Back at 12.30pm for Tour de Lunchtime
#ROB5
#keepingpeoplesafe
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Increased vehicle, cycle & foot-patrols in the City Centre today as the Christmas lights are turned on. About for a while yet keeping people safe. So far arrests for 2 retail thefts & 2 arrest warrants executed.
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First glimpse of our mental health triage team as we collaboratively work to keep people safe.Many thanks to
@setrust
@NIAS999
@publichealthni
@paramedicciaran
@linseytweets
for making this possible
#psnimha
@bria_mongan
#keepingpeoplesafe
@leanne_240682
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Man wanted for murder in Romania arrested in Belfast
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Police in Belfast have arrested 35 people and searched five properties in the last 17 days during an operation to reduce the supply and demand of illegal drugs in the city centre and across the wider south Belfast area.
Read more:
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Central NPT have been out and about all day with PD Jazz in the city centre. We have been keeping people safe and getting very cold!
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We are pleased to say that, with your help, Missing 14 year old Jamie Lee Sloss has been located safe and well. Thank you
#keepingpeoplesafe
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Road conditions are difficult across Belfast so please do not drive unless it is absolutely necessary
#staysafe
@metofficeNI
@nidirect
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Officers from Belfast District Support Team recently seized a large quantity of Class A, B and C Controlled drugs bound for the streets of Belfast.
If you have any information in relation to drug dealing in your area, please phone 101, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
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This week has marked the arrival of newly qualified authorised firearms officers to the unit fresh from their 12 week assessed demanding course where they had to learn new skills in a fast paced environment on top of the skills as a police constable.
#WeCareWeListenWeAct
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Man charged to court following incident at Academy Street, Belfast on Saturday
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Members of our LGBT+ Network attended the launch of LGBT+ awareness week at Belfast city hall. Celebrating LGBT+ visibility in our city and speaking out against hate crime.
#visibility
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City Centre Team and Belfast City Council Safer Neighbourhood Officers out on patrol in Castle Street and surrounding area this evening keeping the public safe and engaging with local businesses.
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Central NPT will be at Clarence Court, Adelaide Street tomorrow between 12-2pm carrying out bike marking. Come along to have you bike set up with Bike Register for free.
#citycentreteam
#keepingpeoplesafe
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Spice may not have the same drugs classification as the Heroin we seized last week but it is still distressing to see its impact. It is known as the ‘Zombie’ drug for a reason. This is just one of the wraps we seized today. Help your City Centre Team take it off the streets.
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Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Rape Crime Unit have welcomed the sentencing of a 29-year-old man following his conviction for sexual assault offences.
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This is a (safety) call to over 40,000 people who are expected at the Vital / Foo Fighters concert at the Boucher playing fields in south Belfast TONIGHT!
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Missing person 24 year old Jordan McCullough has been found safe and well. Thank you all for your assistance in relation to this matter
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From this morning, Castle Place junction has reopened to permitted traffic including bikes, buses and blue badge holders. Delivery vehicles can use the roads from 6pm - 11am.
Please pay attention when crossing the roads. There is no right-turn onto Royal Av.
#KeepingPeopleSafe
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#ProjectServator
officers have been out on patrol talking to the community and local businesses encouraging you to be our eyes and ears! Report anything suspicious to police on 101 or in an emergency always call 999. Learn more about Project Servator at
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These Class A drugs were taken off the streets by Central Neighbourhood in Belfast City Centre yesterday afternoon.
#keepingpeoplesafe
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Ok folks, the snow is here & it's working it's way towards us. Remember to stay safe you need to drive sensibly & be seen too. Make sure your lights, wipers, tyres, etc are all working properly. Stick to speeds suitable for the conditions. We have speed limits, not targets!
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The Safe Transport Team out on a summer's evening checking in with the Enterprise on its journey to Dublin. All passengers were safely onboard, Translink Staff as always happy to stop and chat. If you see us about we are always happy to answer any questions you may have.
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A man (38) has been charged with offences incl 5 x 'assault occasioning actual bodily harm', 1 x 'attempted GBH with intent' & 1 x 'possession of an offensive weapon' in connection with a no. of stabbing incidents in Belfast this week. He is due at Belfast Magistrates tomorrow.
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Folks The HMRC scammers have started again, please spread the word to friends & family, hang up the phone & do not engage!
#PSNICMC
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Motorists are advised that Donegall Square North and Wellington Place in Belfast city centre have been closed due to a planned protest. There are knock-on delays in the area.
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Bike theft remains an issue in Belfast City Centre, have your bike security marked today by the City Centre Team between 11am and 2pm at Belfast Tandems and City Centre Cycles on Queen Street or stop by to discuss any cycle related matters.
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A 39-year-old man has been sentenced to 16 months' imprisonment for a drugs offence at Laganside Crown Court. Read more here:
#OpDealbreaker
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Officers from Central Neighbourhood Police Team will be at Belfast City Cycles on Queen St from midday on Friday 29th March to carry out bike marking.
Come along with your bicycle and have it marked up with Bike Register for free.
#citycentreteam
#keepingpeoplesafe
#bikeregister
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