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Newry, Northern Ireland
Joined June 2012
Today we are launching our campaign to encourage people to make non-emergency reports online. Read more at
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Beannachtaí Na Féile agus na hAthbhliana ar an Phobal go léir. Le gach dea-mhéin ón tSeirbhís Phóilíníochta Cheantar an Iúir agus Múrna. Fanaigí sábháilte!
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The police officers and staff in Newry, Mourne & Down District send our warmest congratulations to Jarlath Burns on his election last night as President of the GAA. Well done Jarlath! Well deserved and we wish you every success for your term of office.
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Thank you to everyone for all your help and support and who shared our appeal to find missing teenager 15 year John Paul (JP) Smith. Sadly, we are no longer searching for JP and offer our sincere condolences to his family and friends this evening.
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Today we donated all of our found and retrieved bicycles that were unclaimed to Cycle Recycle Newry who recycle old bicycles back into the local community.
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The Police Search and Rescue Team were out today transporting Domiciliary Nurses round Dromore. This meant that the Nurses could make the appointments, focus on providing care for the vulnerable, and not have to worry about the driving conditions. #KeepingPeopleSafe
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We are aware of a number of videos circulating on social media tonight.
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Remembrance Sunday 2022. District Commander, Superintendent Norman Haslett, South Armagh Inspector Adam Corner and Officers from Newry and Slieve Gullion NPT were honoured to take part in wreath laying services. Lest we forget all those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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@PaulCunningham_ @CrimestoppersUK definitely the most useful & mature Tweet of 2015 so far, Well Done.
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2 16 year old school boys entered the water to rescue male attempting suicide.Fought a strong current and brought him to safety. #PSNI_SARC.
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This is Jessica, a 10 day old donkey foal that needs her mum. Jessica was stolen from a field on the Rathfriland Road #Newry on Monday night. If you know who took Jessica or where she is please call us on 101 ref 2040 190520 or tell Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800555111.
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Out for a few 🍺🍸🍷with your 💑 or bestie 👯 leave the 🚙 at 🏠 & get your 🚖 sorted early so your lift isn't 🚔 or 🚑. Keep 💷📱&👛with you when you 💃.
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To the motorist who reprimanded me with a horn honk for travelling on wrong side of the road on blue lights & sirens in #Warrenpoint accept my apology. I was trying my best to deliver a defibrillator to a young man who was seriously ill. Team work & NIAS got him to hospital.
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Congratulations to @DownLGFA on winning the All Ireland Junior Ladies football title after beating Limerick earlier today.
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Are you missing a static caravan?. This one was stopped this evening in the Mayobridge area and the lorry driver has taken a bout of amnesia and can't quite remember where he got it from!. If it's your give us a call on 101. Sgt KG
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A guy decided to throw a kebab at the police car last night. He received an £85 fine! Expensive food and we weren't even hungry! #newrybeat.
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There are a number of people gathered in areas of the #Mournes. Please adhere to the government directions. If you are out for your daily exercise please stay close to home & avoid popular beauty spots & open areas to avoid creating a large gathering. #StayHomeSaveLives
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Mournes neighbourhood team were out in Newcastle earlier. We will not be discouraged from doing our job and will continue to engage with partners and the community to keep everyone safe. Thanks to everyone that stopped with us to share their support & good wishes.
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The 1 good thing about #nightshift, seeing sunrise. This one over Carlingford lough. Ninight. @barrabest @WeatherCee
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PM's received on FB page tonight. Still they go on despite us warning them. We will be knocking their door. http://t.co/3oI3e7xh4B.
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Car made off from us along A1, stung and lost couple of tyres. Colleagues @GardaTraffic stopped car and detained driver for drink driving.
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Police dog Daphne today helped us locate a missing gentleman in Rostrevor. Members of the local community and our helicopter assisted in the search too.
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We are working in partnership with @Ed_Authority @safeguardingni and schools to support children who witness or experience domestic abuse in the home. Watch our video with Detective Chief Superintendent Anthony McNally as he explains more about #OperationEncompass.
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District Commander, Supt Norman Haslett has spoken out on recent “shameful attacks” on officers: “All assaults on emergency service workers - nurse, doctor, paramedic or police - are unacceptable and those responsible risk jail time.” . Read more here :
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Folks, from midnight 3 February the penalty for using a mobile phone while driving will increase. If you are caught using your mobile phone whilst driving, the fine has increased to £200 and also 6 penalty points. Stay safe.
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The Police Search and Rescue Team have been out for the last two days supporting the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service as they tackle the fires in the Mourne Mountains. Working together is how we get stuff done! .#KeepingPeopleSafe
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Three men were arrested and two ATMs recovered in south Armagh early this morning. The machines were stolen from Dundalk in ROI overnight. The suspects were pursued to the border by An Garda Siochana. PSNI officers were then able to establish their location and make the arrests.
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If you are out tonight, don't be getting yourself into a #fracas, mind your manners & choose something else on the menu.
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Thoughts are with our Garda colleagues following the tragic events in Omeath this evening. PSNI will lend any assistance or support required.
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Two men and a woman were arrested in Newry today after a black Audi car rammed a police vehicle. The car matched the description of a car seen leaving the scene of a burglary earlier this morning in Belleeks. All three remain in custody at this time.
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Policing a border area means that we often work closely with our colleagues and friends in An Garda Síochána. Their loss is our loss. RIP Detective Garda Colm Horkan.
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Here is our first photo to #MakeSocialMediaPositive. #StayHomeSaveLives. When this is all over we will all be able to visit the Fairy Glen.
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When you come across a car in a field on its roof just before finishing a night shift and not sure if there is anyone in it. Con W waded (some would say fell) through a shuggh and across a bog to check for occupants. Thankfully no one was in it. Will the boots be clean tonight?
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South Down Neighbourhood Officers out and about in Rostrevor, caught these amazing photos of the northern lights just a wee while ago.
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Police seize estimated £10 million of suspected Class A drugs during search of vehicle in the Jonesborough area of South Armagh.
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Not everyone has a Merry Christmas.Lifeline 0808 808 8000.Samaritans 0845 790 9090.Its OK to not be OK.
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Set alarm early & allow time to defrost car properly. Slow down and beware of untreated roads. #arrivealive.#wintershere.#baltic.#barraorcee
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Earlier today crews attended a horrific incident in #Warrenpoint. We remain in awe at the skill, determination & tenacity of @NIAS999 & @AirAmbulanceNI .Unfortunately we are now investigating a sudden death on behalf of HM Coroner. Thoughts are with the deceaseds family. Sgt KG
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Wedding dress rescued from flooded shop in #newry & brought to station for collection by tomorrow's bride! #newrybeat
http://t.co/OZc5VpYZei.
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Three police officers injured after patrol vehicle repeatedly rammed
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Local policing team Sergeants respond to call for assistance from @NIAS999 to a female in cardiac arrest.
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You will likely have noticed the media reports in respect of a baby having been seriously assaulted in our District. This little one needs justice. Naming the suspect can be used by defense counsel in a trial. Court restriction prevents the suspect being named by anyone. Sgt KG
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Our Major Investigation Team detectives have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man aged in his 60s in Kilkeel. A woman was also discovered badly injured in the Newcastle Road property. A 25-year-old man has been arrested. More here:
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We Wok Inn with a stolen chair after it became a take away. May as well order while we're here! #newryEat #newrybeat
http://t.co/akvpdxo8JA.
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One in custody from last night following 1000s of reports of breaking in and taking milk and cookies. ! #newrybeat
http://t.co/m06C7zOEym.
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If you are leaving home for your one period of daily exercise today please stay close to home. Avoid popular beauty spots and open areas to prevent a large gathering. #COVID19 #StayHomeSaveLives
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This rather grumpy chap was left at Lidl in Newry yesterday evening & no one came back to het him, so hes every right to be grumpy. If he is yours and you would like to explain why he was left so long, or you know who owns him please call us on 101 and quote ref 2114 160422.
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Only venture out this morning if you really must. Snow continues across the province & freezing temperatures make things worse. If you must travel, clear your car properly of snow and ice, leave extra time for your journey & SLOW down!
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This afternoon we'll be helping escort a slow-moving ambulance with a patient onboard as it travels from Belfast to Mayobridge via M1, A1, Newry & Warrenpoint. Motorists please be patient and understand that this slow pace is necessary for the wellbeing of the patient onboard.
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8 years ago today. Constables.Kenny Irvine .Declan Greene .Kevin Gorman &.James Magee. Never Forgotten.
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In relation to our previous messages regarding the 3 males who made off in the blue Audi. After a protracted search involving helicopter, dog and various Officers on the ground we have 3 males detained and in custody for burglary and various motoring offences.
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We are appealing for information following the removal of wreaths from a memorial at Narrow Water.
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We got this thank you email from a young person. What we did for them?. Searched them for drugs. #respect
http://t.co/UC0doCTKXi.
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We are worried about this lady, Vivien Botos, from Rostrevor who has been missing since yesterday. She was wearing a long silver coloured coat and bright orange trainers. Vivien may be in Kilbroney Park. If you have seen her please call us on 101 and quote ref 1721 041121.
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This afternoon one of our crews was tasked to a report of an injured mountain biker in the Rostrevor area. The crew arrived, ascertained the exact location & it passed to @MourneMRT @NIAS999 & @AirAmbulanceNI .The casualty was extracted and taken to hospital - we wish them well.
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Officers on foot patrol came across a suicidal male on the wrong side on the rails on a footbridge over a main road. Building a rapport,1 officer got close enough to get a chance to grab hold of the man, saving his life. #PSNI_SARC.
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Temporary Chief Inspector Adam Corner said: “The young girl has been located safe and well. We would like to thank Community Search and Rescue and the public for their help and support in locating this child.”
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PSNI in South Armagh and An Garda Siochana in County Louth have been working together to address burglary #Partners
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Business owners please educate staff re fake £. This was passed in #Newry as real currency! #NewryHour #bigloss
http://t.co/oDsubAAPza.
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Caught red handed. At a quarter to 7 this morning, as we were about to finish duty, we received a report of an ongoing burglary at an address in Saintfield. Upon our arrival at the property, three males noticed us and tried to flee out the back door of the house - they.
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If you think something is suspicious and you get that 'just not right' feeling give us a call on 101. Sergeant KG.#BLPTNewry.#PolicingIWthTheCommunity
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Deputy Chief Constable with Bronze Commander Insp Darren Hardy and Sgt Suzanne Cochrane at the Newcastle parade.
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@StephenNolan Criminal showing them legs! .Please don't be showing anymore of them legs .#milkbottles #scundered.
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Lucky ducks. These ducks decided to wing it and try and cross a main road during rush-hour. With the help of staff from a nearby hotel, we managed to get them across to the other side. Thanks to those drivers who waited for us to cross.
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Last weekend we responded to reports of scramblers on the Mournes. Two riders got themselves a warning under the road traffic order, caught again and the machines will be seized. No one should be using scramblers or quads on the Mournes or Forestry Service land.
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Detectives from our Legacy Investigation Branch, investigating the murder of Constable Colleen McMurray and the attempted murder of her colleague in a mortar attack in Newry in 1992, have today made an arrest. More here:
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Interested in crocheting or knitting and helping local kids?. Read on!. We are looking for volunteers to make #TraumaTeddies. Sgt KG
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Thanks everyone for your likes and shares. Poppy has been released unconditionally after we confirmed her identity. During her stay she made herself quite comfortable!
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C Section Newry briefed to cover Newry, South Armagh and South Down this Christmas day. Happy Christmas from all in D District!
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Thank you to our NHS staff, all health workers and our colleagues in the emergency services. Tonight we join #ClapForCarers to show our appreciation and support. #StayHomeSaveLives
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Just as the Mournes Neighbourhood team were about to finish this evening, a lady waved us down & told us she had locked herself out of her flat by accident & the only way in was through the 1st floor balcony door. A picture paints a thousand words. The lady is now back inside.
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. ran straight towards waiting police officers and into handcuffs. They have been arrested and will be interviewed regarding the incident. Thanks to the local community for the information they provided. The public and police working together to beat the burglar!.
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2 males in custody observed by CCTV throwing wreaths from Newry Cenotaph into river and one urinated over cenotaph.
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We have spent quite a bit of time at Daisy Hill over this night shift and tend to be there generally quite a bit. Thanks to the Doctors, Nurses & staff whose way we get in, 'patience' we likely test and whose 'hospital'ity is greatfully received. Sgt KG
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A dangerous driver taken off the roads this evening.
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Thanks @PSNIAirSupport for finding the missing chap in the Rostrevor hills. Brought to safety by Mourne Rescue Team.#teamwork.#beprepared.
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South Area Burglary Team patrolled the Newry area today. We arrested two males for possessing an offensive weapon. We seized a large amount of cash from a male who is believed to be involved in criminal activity. We will continue to try to disrupt criminals whatever way we can!
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Ourselves and Mourne Mountain Rescue Team were tasked to a female who had fallen and injured herself in the Mournes this evening. After a steep (and mucky) climb, the casualty was located. Thanks to the skills of MMRT, she was brought to the bottom safely where she will be.
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Thanks to everyone who was patient and encountered the slow moving ambulance on the A1 in around Newry, Warrenpoint & Mayobridge earlier. The patient was safely conveyed back home.
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Currently investigating the theft of our station toilet - at the minute we've nothing to go on. #weejokes #newrybeat
http://t.co/mBVAoxOYpD.
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A number of roads within Newry, Mourne and Down district are now impassable due to flooding.
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On Wednesday past the Mournes & Newry neighbourhood teams assisted @NIAS999 at the scene of a farm accident. The casualty was then taken by our colleagues in @PSNIAirSupport to hospital in Belfast. We wish the injured man well. #NeighbourhoodPolicingWeek
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Condolences, thoughts & prayers with family friends & colleagues of our fallen colleague @metpoliceuk .#heroinlife.#policefamily
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Remember this post re stolen jewellery?.Tonight #Newry detectives returned 4 pieces to a lady in Limavady who was burgled back in '09. A locket contained a lock of hair from her son who passed away some years ago. She was delighted to get it back. #PowerOfSocialMedia. Sgt KG
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Detectives from PSNI Major Investigation Team have charged a man (23) with murder. He is due to appear at Newry Magistrates tomorrow, Thursday 6 August. The charge is in relation to the murder of Patrycja Wyrebek at her home in Drumalane Park, Newry on Sunday, 2 August.
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One of the more difficult tasks the Duty Sergeant has to do is attend every sudden death. Today I attended a tragic sudden death with one of my #BLPTNewry crews. Remember #ItsOKNotToBeOk .If you are struggling talk to someone. Lifeline 0808 808 8000. Sgt KG
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Thanks for all the interactions in relation to the missing Person we posted about earlier. He has returned home safely.
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Thanks to medical staff Daisy Hill A&E for treating struggling & abusive prisoner last night with speed and professionalism!.@SouthernHSCT.
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BMW involved in incidents across Newry & Mourne has just been seized for forensic exam. Thanks for all your calls
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This is #Warrenpoint pier at the moment. Crowded with young people with no ability to socially distance. Parents please ensure you know where your kids are and that they are behaving responsibly.
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Thanks to the member of the public who reported a drunk male collecting his Chinese and getting into his car. We met him just as he arrived home and he is enroute to custody for drink driving and other driving offences. Never, ever drink and drive.
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**Good news**. In relation to the elderly woman who was missing in the Newcastle area, she has been located. Thanks to the public in Newcastle for their assistance in looking for her.
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Remember last nights 🍺🍷 could still be in your system leave the 🚘 at 🏡 & 🏃 to the shop for some 🍴 & ☕️ So you don't see 🚔👮 & 💔👪.
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Hannah and Jack from Newry South NPT out and about in main avenue this evening. Happy to report the youths we engaged with were happy to see us.
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NEVER underestimate the power of the information you give us. This haul of cannabis was seized during a house search today in Downpatrick along with a large amount of cash. Have a safe weekend. Downpatrick Neighbourhood Team. #WecareWelistenWeact #safecommunities
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Local Policing Team officers across the District carried out a number of vehicle check points overnight. We will continue to do so throughout December as part of our anti-drink drive campaign on the run up to Christmas. Never ever drink and drive!
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This has been a long wait for Marks family & will hopefully allow them to start grieving properly. RIP.
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