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Drugs, cash and other items seized by police following a vehicle stop in Ballymena Two men have been released on police bail following the seizure of suspected cannabis and a large quantity of cash during a late-night vehicle stop in Ballymena. Road Policing officers based at Steeple were carrying out routine patrols in the town on Wednesday night, January 14, when a vehicle caught their attention. Police carried out a search of the vehicle, during which a substantial quantit

Detectives investigating the murder of Wayne Reid in Coleraine have arrested two further women, bringing the total number of people currently in police custody to seven. The Police Service of Northern Ireland confirmed that a 38-year-old woman and a 45-year-old woman were arrested today, Saturday 17 January, on suspicion of murder. Police have also confirmed that five other people previously arrested in connection with the investigation remain in custody at this time. The arr

Pictured: Wayne Reid Detectives investigating the murder of Wayne Reid in Coleraine have arrested four additional people as enquiries into the case continue. The Police Service of Northern Ireland confirmed that three women, aged 39, 33 and 28, and a man aged 41 were arrested on Friday, 16 January, on suspicion of murder. All four remain in police custody at this time. Their arrests follow the earlier detention of a 33-year-old man, who was arrested on suspicion of murder on

Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault on a man in the Sentry Hill Park area of Ballymena in the early hours of Christmas Eve. Police say the incident occurred during the early hours of Wednesday 24 December, when a man was walking in the Sentry Hill Park area and was approached by a number of people before being seriously assaulted. The victim sustained injuries significant enough to require hospital treatment. The incident has prompted an appeal

Ralph and Cathrene Singco who sadly died as result of a road traffic collision in Co Antrim The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has confirmed the identities of the man, woman and unborn baby who tragically lost their lives following a two-car collision near Nutts Corner, Crumlin, on Sunday afternoon. The man who died has been named as Ralph Anthony Singco , aged in his 30s. His wife, Cathrene Kith Quiñones Singco , also died as a result of the collision. Police have

Murdered: 43-year-old Wayne Reid A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Coleraine, with a 33-year-old arrested on suspicion of murder. Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team are investigating the death of 43-year-old Wayne Reid , who was pronounced dead at the scene in the Society Court area of the town on Monday morning. Emergency services were called to the address shortly after 11.30am on Monday 1

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has launched a new recruitment campaign for student officers and Custody Detention Officers, calling on people from all backgrounds and communities to step forward and help build a safer, more connected Northern Ireland. The campaign was officially launched on Wednesday 14 January 2026 and will run over the next three weeks. Members of the public will see a wide-ranging advertising push across broadcast and print media, as well as

Castle Street 3 car park, Ballymena CCTV has been installed at a Ballymena town centre car park following a series of reports of antisocial behaviour, Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has confirmed. The Church Street 3 car park, which can be accessed from both Castle Street and the Larne Road Link, has become a regular meeting point for young drivers during night-time hours. While the area is commonly used for parking, concerns have been raised due to its close proximity t

Former District Commander for Mid and East Antrim, Superintendent Gerry McGrath, marking Emergency Services Day at The Braid in Ballymena. Former Mid and East Antrim PSNI District Commander, Superintendent Gerry McGrath , has been appointed as a trustee of the RUC George Cross Foundation following his recent retirement from frontline policing. The appointment forms part of a wider set of board confirmations announced today (14 January) by Justice Minister Naomi Long , who has

Ralph Singco with his wife Cathrene Kith Quiñones Singco Police have confirmed that a man in his 30s who was critically injured in a Co Antrim road collision has sadly died. The man has been named locally as Ralph Singco, the husband of the pregnant woman who was killed in the same tragic crash. Mr Singco was critically injured in the two-car collision on the Moira Road near Nutts Corner in Crumlin on Sunday afternoon, 11 January, and has now sadly died from his injuries. The

Victim of County Antrim collision Cathrene Kith Quiñones Singco The Police Service of Northern Ireland has confirmed the identity of the woman who died following a two-car collision near Nutts Corner in Crumlin on Sunday afternoon, 11 January. She has been named as Cathrene Kith Quiñones Singco, who was travelling as a backseat passenger at the time of the collision on the Moira Road. In a further tragic development, police have confirmed that Cathrene was pregnant and that h

Domestic abuse-related calls to the Police Service of Northern Ireland increased over the Christmas and New Year period, reinforcing concerns that the festive season remains one of the most dangerous times of year for victims. New figures released by the PSNI show that between 20 December 2025 and 2 January 2026, police received 1,407 domestic abuse calls, an increase on the 1,290 calls recorded during the same period in 2024–2025. The data highlights sustained demand for pol

A woman in her 30s has died following a serious two-vehicle road traffic collision near Nutts Corner in Crumlin, police have confirmed. The fatal collision occurred on the Moira Road at around 2pm on Sunday afternoon, 11 January. Emergency services attended the scene after a blue Ford Fiesta and a silver Skoda Superb were involved in the crash. The woman, who was travelling as a backseat passenger, was taken to hospital for treatment but sadly later died from her injuries. A

Police in Ballymena have attended the Shilnavogy Road area following reports of suspected hare coursing, as officers continue to step up efforts to tackle wildlife crime across the district. Ballymena Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) confirmed they were in the area on Saturday (January 10) after receiving information suggesting illegal hare coursing activity. Hare coursing, which involves the pursuit of hares by dogs for sport or gambling, is illegal and widely regarded as a

Murdered: Glenn Quinn Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team have renewed their appeal for information into the murder of Carrickfergus man Glenn Quinn, marking six years since his death. The renewed appeal, issued yesterday, Friday 9 January, is backed by a reward of up to £40,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for Mr Quinn’s murder. Mr Quinn was found dead inside his home in the Ashleigh P

A 44-year-old man has been charged in connection with a burglary at licensed premises in the Ballyginniff Road area of Aldergrove, near Crumlin. Police confirmed the charges follow an incident reported in the early hours of Friday, 9 January, when officers were alerted to what was described as an ongoing burglary. The man has been charged with burglary and going equipped for burglary and is due to appear before Ballymena Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, 10 January. As is stand

Kirsty Ward, the Irish woman murdered by her partner while on holiday in Spain The parents of Kirsty Ward, the Irish woman murdered by her partner while on holiday in Spain, will speak publicly tonight about the warning signs they now recognise, the sentence imposed on her killer, and the devastating impact of her death on their family. In an interview to be broadcast on RTÉ’s Prime Time this evening (Thursday 8 January), Kirsty’s parents, Jackie and John , recount the event

Missing Cookstown man, 21-year-old Taylor Stewart Police have confirmed that the body of a man has been located in Cookstown this afternoon, Wednesday 7 January, following days of intensive search efforts across the town. While formal identification has not yet taken place, police have confirmed that the family of Taylor Stewart, who has been missing since the early hours of New Year’s Day, has been informed. Taylor, aged 21, was last seen in the Church Heights area of Cookst

Police are appealing for information following a serious two-vehicle road traffic collision on the Annaghilla Road, near Augher, on Wednesday morning (7 January). Emergency services were called to the scene shortly before 8.10am after reports of a collision involving a white Audi A4 and a yellow Renault lorry. The driver of the Audi, a man aged in his 20s, was taken to hospital where he remains in a critical condition. Police have said it is not believed the driver of the lor

Missing man: Taylor Stewart (21) from Cookstown Police have issued a renewed appeal to help locate missing Cookstown man Taylor Stewart, as officers share a direct and emotional message from his grandfather amid ongoing search efforts. Taylor, aged 21, was last seen in the Church Heights area of Cookstown at around 5.30am on New Year’s Day, Thursday 1st January. Since then, police have been carrying out extensive searches across the town, supported by specialist teams and vol