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McMurray echoes local shock and distress following Downpatrick attacks
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)
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McGrath condemns attack on priest
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)
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McMurray shocked by Downpatrick attack on couple
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)
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McMurray condemns sword attack in Co Down
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)
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McGrath condemns Downpatrick petrol bomb attack
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)
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DUP reps condemn Downpatrick incident
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)
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Honeyford condemns Lisburn shooting incident
Alliance Lagan Valley MLA David Honeyford condemns a shooting in Lisburn in the early hours of 11 August, calling it appalling and shocking. He urges anyone with information to contact the PSNI or Crimestoppers, noting that no one was injured.
Justice and policing Issue: Lisburn shooting incident August 2026 Original release: Honeyford condemns Lisburn shooting incident (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 12 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Abuse of Downpatrick Remembrance parade condemned
South Down DUP MLA Diane Forsythe condemns sectarian abuse directed at the Downpatrick Remembrance Sunday parade, saying it came from a public service building. She calls on all South Down representatives to make clear such incidents have no place in society, and backs the Royal British Legion's…
Community relations and legacy Issue: Downpatrick Remembrance parade sectarian abuse from NIFRS building Original release: Abuse of Downpatrick Remembrance parade condemned (opens in a new tab)Archived copy, Internet Archive capture of 10 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Truesdale condemns Downpatrick attack on PSNI
Alliance Mournes Councillor Jill Truesdale condemns an overnight attack on police in Downpatrick, in which a stolen police car was driven at officers and one was seriously hurt. She sends sympathies to the injured officer and colleagues, and says the incident is unacceptable in a residential area.
Justice and policing Issue: Downpatrick incident leaving police officer seriously injured Original release: Truesdale condemns Downpatrick attack on PSNI (opens in a new tab)
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Whyte: Shock at violent North Belfast attack
SDLP North Belfast Councillor Carl Whyte says there is widespread shock after a violent attack on Monday night, praises those who intervened and led to the attacker's arrest, and urges people not to view or share footage of it. He has requested a PSNI update and calls on people to avoid far-right…
Justice and policing Issue: North Belfast attempted murder and community cohesion concerns Original release: Whyte: Shock at violent North Belfast attack (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: Full review needed following Downpatrick incident
SDLP Policing Board member Colin McGrath condemns a Downpatrick incident in which a police car was stolen, a shot was fired at a suspect and an officer was badly hurt. He calls for a full review in line with Police Ombudsman processes and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Issue: Downpatrick incident leaving police officer seriously injured Original release: McGrath: Full review needed following Downpatrick incident (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath saddened by fire at former Downpatrick convent
SDLP South Down MLA Colin McGrath expresses sadness at a large blaze at the derelict former convent in Downpatrick, which he says many locals remember well. He pays tribute to firefighters and emergency services for their rapid response.
Other Issue: Downpatrick former convent fire Original release: McGrath saddened by fire at former Downpatrick convent (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 13 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)