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Prisoner at large: Gary Anderson, Police have warned members of the public not to approach a 29-year-old convicted murderer who is unlawfully at large after failing to return to prison following day release on Monday. Gary Anderson, who police said was sentenced in 2023 to 15 years for murder, had been on day release from prison on Monday 14 September but had not returned or been apprehended when the appeal was issued. Public warned not to approach him The Police Service of N

A man in his 30s was taken to hospital after being beaten with a metal bar and punched in the head during an aggravated burglary in Larne. Detectives are appealing for witnesses and footage following the attack, which was reported in the Carson Street area at around 11.20pm on Sunday, 13 September. Two masked men enter property Police said two masked men, both dressed in black with their faces covered, entered the property through the front door. Detective Sergeant Crothers s

A seven-year-old boy remains in hospital in a critical but stable condition following a serious road traffic collision in Coleraine on Sunday evening. Police are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage as they investigate the collision, which involved the young boy while he was riding his bicycle and a black Volkswagen Scirocco. Collision on Warnocks Lane The incident happened in the Warnocks Lane area at around 6.40pm on Sunday, 13 September. Inspector Roxborough said:

Andrew, Ballymena Rural Warden; a resident of Cullybackey Fold and Paul, PSNI Crime Prevention Officer educate senior citizens on scams. Senior citizens across Mid and East Antrim are being given practical advice to help them recognise scams and protect themselves from fraud. Community Safety Wardens are distributing copies of The Little Book of Big Scams, which explains some of the most common types of fraud, the warning signs people should watch for and steps they can take

Police are appealing for witnesses after a suspected petrol bomb attack caused extensive damage to a car in Antrim late on Sunday night. Shortly before midnight on Sunday, 13 September, police received a report of an attack on a vehicle in the Barra Street area of the town. Officers attended alongside crews from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, who extinguished the blaze. Suspect fled towards Durnish Road Police believe the suspect was dressed entirely in dark cl

Garda whistleblowers are to speak publicly about concerns from inside the force in a major new RTÉ Investigates documentary examining whether promised reforms following decades of policing scandals have delivered meaningful change. The programme, RTÉ Investigates: The Gardaí – Full Disclosure, will be broadcast on Wednesday night and includes revelations about the security and management of firearms, including concerns that a sawn-off pump-action shotgun may have been stolen

85-year-old Maud Kerr sadly died folloei g the collision in Coleraine An 85-year-old woman has died following a two-vehicle road traffic collision in Coleraine. Police have named the woman as Maud Kerr, from the Macosquin area. The collision happened on the Windyhill Road at approximately 12.30pm on Saturday, 12 September. Man remains in hospital Detective Inspector Stewart, from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Collision Investigation Unit, said: “At approximately 12

Jailed: 48-year-old Alan Potter A 48-year-old Antrim businessman who sexually abused young female employees over a period spanning more than two decades has been jailed for four years. Alan Potter, from Antrim, was sentenced at Antrim Crown Court on Friday (11 September) for 13 non-recent sexual offences, including gross indecency, sexual assault, sexual communication with a child and causing a child to engage in sexual activity. Potter owned a local takeaway food business an

A 17-year-old boy has been charged with a series of offences after a police officer was engulfed in flames and suffered burns to his face during a petrol bomb attack in Carrickfergus. The teenager is due to appear before Belfast Youth Court next month in connection with disorder in the Albert Road area of the town on Tuesday 9 June. A second officer had their hair singed and experienced breathing difficulties after flames also engulfed a police vehicle during the same attack.

Cannabis plants seized by police Police say they have dismantled a “sophisticated and well organised” cannabis cultivation operation after around 300 plants were discovered at a property in Portadown. A 32-year-old man was arrested after police said he attempted to make off from the scene when officers arrived at the property in the Moy Road area on Wednesday evening, 9 September. Around 300 plants recovered Local Policing Team officers made the discovery at approximately 7.1

A man has required hospital treatment after suffering a suspected blade wound to his face during an altercation in Antrim town centre. Police said the man, aged in his 30s, sustained two deep lacerations during the incident in the High Street area on Tuesday evening, 8 September. A 27-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and remained in police custody as enquiries continued. Police investigate possible altercation inside van

Jailed: Ballymena man Bradley Douglas A Ballymena man identified by police as one of the “main instigators” of rioting in the town last summer has been sentenced to five years, with half of the term to be spent in custody. Bradley Douglas, 28, was sentenced at Antrim Crown Court today, Wednesday 9 September, after being convicted of riot and burglary with intent to cause unlawful damage. He was given a five-year sentence, comprising 30 months in custody and 30 months on licen

Students arriving in Belfast for the new academic year will see a visible police presence around accommodation areas as a safety campaign gets under way, with advice on accessing help during nights out and protecting themselves and their belongings. The PSNI is also highlighting the Ask for Angela initiative, which offers a discreet way to seek help at more than 400 participating bars and clubs across Northern Ireland if someone feels vulnerable. Launched today, Wednesday 9 S

A 41-year-old man is due in court today charged with offences including non-fatal strangulation and domestic abuse following the death of a woman in Newtownabbey. Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team brought the charges following the woman’s death in the Old Mill Drive area on Sunday 12 October 2025. Police said the man will also be reported to the Public Prosecution Service in respect of the offence of manslaughter. This is separa

PD Isco who helped discovere the seized haul Drugs valued by police at around £50,000 have been seized alongside weapons and approximately £5,000 in cash during searches in Ballymoney and Armoy. Two people were arrested following the operation on Monday 7 September. One was subsequently charged with drug-related offences and a firearms offence and remanded in custody after appearing in court on Tuesday. Knuckledusters, knives and taser batons were among the weapons recovered,

Jailed: County Antrim man Curtis Archibald A County Antrim man who groomed a girl and threatened to share images he had forced her to send him has been jailed, as his victim urged others experiencing abuse to come forward. Curtis Archibald, 26, from Bushmills, was sentenced at Antrim Crown Court on Tuesday 8 September to three years, comprising 18 months in custody and 18 months on licence. He was sentenced for 11 offences and also received a seven-year Sexual Offences Preven

Police believe disorder involving up to 50 masked people in Londonderry was orchestrated, with young people allegedly “used and exploited” by adults during the violence. Petrol bombs were thrown at officers in the Waterside area on Monday evening, 7 September, after reports that some members of the group were carrying weapons. No police officers were injured. Masked group reported near playing fields Police received reports from around 7.30pm that between 40 and 50 masked ind

Police have warned that football supporters who arrange violent confrontations online could face consequences affecting their future employment and ability to travel. The Police Service of Northern Ireland said it had become aware of online communications between rival groups challenging each other to pre-arranged fights following a number of recent incidents. Parents urged to monitor social media PSNI Football Co-ordinator Inspector Gary McCullough stressed that the overwhel

A victim has lost £250,000 after criminals used an apparently AI-generated video featuring a well-known financial personality to promote a fraudulent investment opportunity. Police said the sophisticated fraud began with a relatively small investment but escalated after the victim was contacted through WhatsApp and persuaded to transfer increasingly large sums. The victim, from the Ards and North Down area, was encouraged to create several online accounts and allowed the frau

E-scooters seized by police in Antrim over the weekend. Seven e-scooters have been seized by police in Antrim as officers step up enforcement against their illegal use in public places — prompting a local MLA to issue a warning to parents ahead of Christmas. The PSNI said Antrim Neighbourhood Policing Team, supported by the District Support Team, Local Policing Team and Probationer Support Team, seized the seven machines during an operation in the town. Police said files will