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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

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

A man in his eighties has sadly died following a single-vehicle road traffic collision in Bushmills, County Antrim, police have confirmed. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said the incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, 3 January, in the Carnbore Road area of the town. Chief Inspector Simpson, from the Collision Investigation Unit , said police received a report at approximately 2.35pm. “Police received a report at around 2.35pm on Saturday afternoon of a one-v

Police in Antrim are appealing for information following an attempted burglary at a property in the town. Officers received a report at approximately 10.35pm on Thursday, 1st January, after damage was discovered at a house in the Randakstiwn Road area. It is believed the property was entered sometime between 3.20pm and 10.30pm that same day. During the incident, a patio door was damaged and a pane of glass smashed, allowing access to the home. While several rooms inside the p

Missing man Taylor Stewart Police are continuing to appeal for information on the whereabouts of missing Cookstown man Taylor Stewart, as officers today released an image of him taken on the night he went missing. Taylor, aged 21, is pictured in the Church Heights area of Cookstown at around 5.30am on New Year’s Day, Thursday 1 January, the last confirmed sighting of him before he disappeared. Officers say concern for Taylor’s welfare is increasing as enquiries continue, with

Detectives are appealing for information following a violent aggravated burglary at a residential property in Ballymoney late on Thursday night, 1 January. Police were called to an address on Charlotte Street shortly after 11.40pm after reports that a number of men had forced entry to a home and assaulted the occupant. The victim sustained serious injuries during the attack and was taken to hospital, where he remains under medical care. Detective Inspector Ballentine said the

Missing person: 21-year-old Taylor Stewart Police are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 21-year-old man reported missing in Cookstown, prompting an urgent public appeal for information. Taylor Stewart was last seen in the Church Heights area of Cookstown at approximately 5.30am on Thursday, 1 January, sparking fears for his safety as the search continues into the day. Taylor is described as being approximately 5ft 8in tall, of medium build, with dark hair an

Missing since 2006: Belfast man Martin Kelly Police have renewed their appeal for information on the disappearance of Belfast man Martin Kelly, marking 20 years since he was last seen. Martin, who worked as a plumber and part-time barman at the Priory Inn in Holywood, went missing in January 2006 after a night out with friends over the New Year period. Despite extensive police investigations, searches and appeals, his whereabouts remain unknown. Detective Inspector Stephen Ha

Police have charged a 41-year-old man following his arrest after a vehicle pursuit linked to the Antrim area which ended on the M2 on Monday evening, 29 December. Sergeant Wallace explained how the situation escalated rapidly across several locations, posing serious risks to other road users. “At around 9.15pm, officers were attending a report in the Antrim area when they observed a white Audi A4 acting suspiciously,” he said. “A short time later, the same vehicle was repor

A man has been arrested and a significant quantity of suspected Class A drugs seized following a dramatic police pursuit that began in the Antrim area and ended near Templepatrick on Monday evening, 29 December. Police say the incident unfolded shortly after 9pm when officers attending an unrelated report in Antrim observed a white Audi A4 behaving suspiciously. Sergeant Wallace explained how the situation escalated rapidly across several locations, posing serious risks to o

Police have issued an urgent appeal for information as concern grows for the welfare of a missing 85-year-old man. John Burnim was last seen in the Crumlin Road area of north Belfast at around 9am on Tuesday, 30 December. Officers say they are increasingly concerned for his wellbeing and are asking the public to remain vigilant. At the time he was last seen, John is believed to have been wearing a grey jumper, dress trousers and combat boots. Given his age, any information, n

A woman has sadly died following a serious road traffic collision in Lisnaskea, County Fermanagh, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has confirmed. The collision occurred on Friday, 5th December, on the Crom Road, and involved a Vauxhall Insignia car and a Renault Traffic van. Chief Inspector Simpson from the PSNI’s Collision Investigation Unit said officers were called to the scene shortly before 5pm. “Officers responded to a report that a Vauxhall Insignia car a

Police have issued a public appeal for information to help locate a missing 15-year-old boy who was last seen in Antrim earlier today. Artie Robinson has been reported missing, prompting concern from officers who are seeking the public’s assistance in establishing his whereabouts. Artie is described as being 5ft 11in tall, with brown hair styled in a mullet. At the time he was last seen, he was wearing a black and grey hoodie, a black Trespass body warmer, black joggers and b

Fourteen police officers were assaulted across the PSNI’s South Area over the course of Friday evening and Saturday morning, including two officers injured when their patrol vehicle was deliberately rammed in Forkhill. The scale of the assaults has been described as “totally unacceptable” by senior officers, with one officer requiring hospital treatment after sustaining a bite injury during the incidents. The South Area covers the policing districts of Newry, Mourne and Down;

A woman has sadly died following a two-vehicle road traffic collision on the Ardglass Road in Downpatrick on Friday evening, 26 December. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) confirmed that emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 5.40pm following reports of a collision involving a black Seat Arona and a white Vauxhall Insignia. Chief Inspector Simpson from the Collision Investigation Unit said: “Police received a report of a two vehicle collision, i

A 23-year-old man has died following a single-vehicle road traffic collision involving a forklift in the Craigantlet area of Newtownards on Christmas Eve. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) confirmed that the fatal collision occurred on a laneway off the Holywood Road on Wednesday 24 December, shortly before 1pm. Emergency services were called to the scene, however the young man was pronounced dead despite the efforts of first responders. Chief Inspector Simpson of

Missing person, Stuart Crawford Police in Antrim have issued an urgent appeal for public assistance as concern grows for the welfare of a high-risk missing person, Stuart Crawford. Officers say Stuart was last seen at approximately 1.20pm on Thursday, 26 December, in the area of Andraid Close in Antrim. Police have described his disappearance as increasingly concerning and are keen to establish his whereabouts as quickly as possible. In a statement, police said they are “grow