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Missing Lurgan man Adam Mroz Police have renewed their appeal for information as concern continues to grow for the welfare of a missing man from the Lurgan area who has not been in contact with his family for almost two months. Adam Mroz, 41, who is originally from Poland, has not been seen by his family since 26 May 2026. Last confirmed sighting The last confirmed sighting of Adam was on 4 July, when he was seen visiting the library in Lurgan. Police have now issued a fresh

The broken telegraph pole lies at the side of the road following the collision. A police investigation is under way after a car left the road, struck a telegraph pole and came to rest in a field near Ballymena, forcing the closure of a local road for several hours. The single-vehicle collision happened on the Crebilly Road in the early hours of Sunday morning, bringing down a telegraph pole and overhead utility cables. The damage meant the road had to be closed while the scen

Rasharkin Orange Hall was attacked with sectarian graffiti overnight. Rasharkin Orange Hall has again been targeted in what unionist representatives have described as a sectarian attack, after graffiti referencing the IRA was sprayed on the building overnight. The latest incident, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning, July 14, has prompted calls for a police investigation and condemnation from political representatives, who say the attack is the latest in a se

The scene of the tragic incident in Ballymena on Monday. (Image: Steven McAuley, McAuley Multimedia) Political leaders have expressed their shock and sympathy following confirmation that the deaths of three members of the same family in Ballymena are being treated by police as a suspected double murder followed by a sudden death. Police confirmed on Tuesday that the victims were a 41-year-old man, a 39-year-old woman and an eight-year-old girl who were found dead at a house i

Police investigating the deaths of three members of the same family in Ballymena say a strong hypothesis is that the incident was a double murder followed by a sudden death (suicide). The update was issued on Tuesday after the bodies of a 41-year-old man, a 39-year-old woman and an eight-year-old girl were discovered at a house in the Old Cullybackey Road area on Monday morning. Police have stressed that they are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with the de

The scene of incident on Old Cullybackey Road, Ballymena (Images: Steven McAuley, McAuley Multimedia) A murder investigation has been launched after three members of the same family were found dead at a house in Ballymena on Monday morning. Detectives from the PSNI’s Major Investigation Team are leading the investigation after the bodies of a man and two women were discovered at a property on the Old Cullybackey Road at around 9am. Police have stressed that there is no ongoin

The scene on Monday morning in Ballymena Police are investigating after three members of the same family were found dead at a house in Ballymena on Monday morning. The bodies were discovered inside a property in the Old Cullybackey Road area, prompting a major police response and the closure of roads as detectives began investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths. Police say there is no ongoing risk to the public. Police investigation under way The scene of the sho

A man has been left with serious injuries after being attacked by a group of up to eight masked men armed with bats outside a property in Ballyclare in the early hours of Sunday morning. Police are appealing for witnesses and any CCTV or dash-cam footage as detectives investigate what they have described as a violent assault that has left the victim with both significant physical injuries and lasting psychological trauma. The attack happened at around 12.40am on Sunday, 12 Ju

20-year-old TJ Kennedy A 20-year-old motorcyclist has died in hospital one week after suffering serious injuries in a collision in west Belfast. TJ Kennedy, from the Poleglass area, was taken to hospital following a two-vehicle crash on Shaws Road on Sunday, July 5. Police confirmed that he died from his injuries on Saturday evening, July 11, while continuing to receive treatment. Collision involved car and motorcycle The collision happened at around 6pm close to the junction

Murdered in Larne: Andrew Cairns Detectives have renewed an appeal for information on the 26th anniversary of the murder of Andrew Cairns, who was beaten and shot after attending an Eleventh Night bonfire in Larne. Andrew was at a bonfire at Boyne Square on 11 July 2000, ahead of the annual Twelfth celebrations, when he was attacked by a group of men near Greenland Drive. He was taken to the nearby Moyle Hospital but died in the early hours of 12 July from a single gunshot wo

Recalled to prison: Jonathon White Police have issued an appeal for help in locating Jonathon White, who is wanted for the revocation of his licence and has been recalled to prison. The Police Service of Northern Ireland has asked anyone who knows where Mr White is to contact officers immediately. Description issued by police Mr White is described as being approximately 6ft 2in tall and of medium build. He has a shaved head, is clean-shaven and has blue eyes. Police said he a

A motorcyclist has died following a collision involving a lorry near Markethill in County Armagh. The two-vehicle collision happened on the Coolmillish Road at around 11.40am on Friday, 10 July. Police, the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service attended, but the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. Police appeal for witnesses and footage Detective Inspector Stewart, from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Collision

Former MP, convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Donaldson Anyone who directly experienced abuse or inappropriate behaviour by convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Donaldson while he was an MLA or a visitor to Parliament Buildings is being urged to come forward as Stormont launches a formal review into his conduct. The review, which opened today, Friday 10 July, follows Donaldson’s conviction for rape, indecent assault and gross indecency against two women when they were child

Detectives have launched an attempted murder investigation after several shots were fired at a house in County Antrim while two people were inside. The attack happened at a property in the Craigahullier area of Portrush shortly before 11pm on Thursday, 9 July. No injuries were reported, despite bullets striking two bedroom windows and the front door of the house. Burnt-out car may be connected Police were alerted at around 11.25pm and officers subsequently searched the surrou

A major police operation to remove a replica mosque and anti-Islam banners from the Moygashel bonfire was at an advanced stage when the structure was set alight. The Police Service of Northern Ireland said officers had begun a “significant and complex” operation on Thursday night to secure the site, remove the display and seize the material as evidence. However, the bonfire was lit before police could complete the operation. Police moved to secure site and remove display The

PSNI custody photo: Derek McManus, aged 54 A Limavady man has been jailed after a woman was severely beaten, locked inside his house overnight and left needing emergency brain surgery. Derek McManus, aged 54, was sentenced yesterday at Laganside Crown Court for domestic abuse offences, including grievous bodily harm with intent and common assault. McManus was handed a sentence of three years and two and a half months in prison, followed by three years and two and a half month

A child was injured in a road traffic collision involving a car on the Ballycraigy Road in Antrim on Wednesday evening, prompting a police appeal for witnesses and dash-cam footage as enquiries continue. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 8.20pm on Wednesday, 8 July, after receiving reports that a child had been struck in a collision involving a blue Seat Leon. Police officers attended alongside other emergency services, who provided medical assistance to t

(L-R) Logan Carley and Jack Redmond Two men have been jailed for their roles in the large-scale disorder that erupted in Ballymena in June last year, with police warning that further prosecutions will follow as investigations continue into the violence that left officers injured and caused widespread damage across the town. Jack Redmond, 22, from Ballymena, and Logan Carley, 24, from the Ballymena area, were sentenced at Antrim Crown Court on Wednesday, 8 July, after being co

A man has been charged after a woman says she caught him inside her parked car in Ballymena town centre, prompting a police investigation and a warning to motorists to ensure their vehicles are locked. The incident happened on Broadway Avenue on Wednesday, 8 July, where the woman’s car was parked outside her workplace in full view of nearby offices and commercial buildings. According to the woman, she discovered a man inside her vehicle and immediately confronted him before h

Ian McCollum who sadly died following a workplace accident A man has been jailed for causing the death of a work colleague in a fatal workplace accident in Newry, while the company where the incident happened has also been fined £120,000 following the tragedy. Walter Manley, 53, from the Newry area, was sentenced at Newry Crown Court on Wednesday, 8 July, after previously admitting manslaughter and a breach of health and safety legislation in connection with the death of fell