Sinn Féin
Sinn Féin MP Chris Hazzard expresses shock at a man's death and an attack on a priest at a Downpatrick church, extends sympathy to those affected and urges anyone with information to contact police.
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Alliance South Down MLA Andrew McMurray says the Downpatrick community is shocked and distressed after an attack on a priest outside his church before Mass and a man's death in the Marian Park area, now the subject of a murder inquiry.
Justice and policing Issue: Downpatrick man's death and attack on priest at St Patrick's Church Original release: McMurray echoes local shock and distress following Downpatrick attacks (opens in a new tab)
SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath condemns a violent attack on an elderly priest in Downpatrick, who is in hospital in a serious condition, and says the assault in a place of worship is especially appalling. He wishes the priest a swift recovery and calls for the attacker to be caught.
Justice and policing Issue: Attack on priest in Downpatrick church Original release: McGrath condemns attack on priest (opens in a new tab)
Alliance South Down MLA Andrew McMurray says he is shocked by an early-morning attack in Downpatrick in which a couple was doused in petrol and a man was stabbed. He wishes the victims a speedy recovery and urges anyone with information to contact the PSNI.
Justice and policing Issue: Downpatrick petrol and stabbing attack on couple Original release: McMurray shocked by Downpatrick attack on couple (opens in a new tab)
Alliance MLA Andrew McMurray condemns a sword attack at a house in Ballaghbeg Park, Newcastle, in the early hours of 21 July, calling the behaviour completely unacceptable. He urges anyone with information to contact police or Crimestoppers.
Justice and policing Issue: Newcastle Ballaghbeg Park sword attack Original release: McMurray condemns sword attack in Co Down (opens in a new tab)
SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath condemns an early-hours incendiary assault on a Downpatrick house, describing it as reckless and dangerous. He says nobody was hurt but the outcome could have been far worse, and urges anyone near Pound Lane or John Street with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Issue: Downpatrick home petrol bomb attack, June 2026 Original release: McGrath condemns Downpatrick petrol bomb attack (opens in a new tab)
DUP Policing Board Lead Trevor Clarke MLA condemned the serious Downpatrick incident in which a PSNI officer was seriously injured when a stolen police vehicle hit him, calling it a shocking attack and urging community support for the police; South Down DUP MLA Diane Forsythe said the act was deeply
Justice and policing Issue: Downpatrick incident leaving police officer seriously injured Original release: DUP reps condemn Downpatrick incident (opens in a new tab)