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Gildernew condemns armed robbery
Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew condemns a raid on a cash-in-transit van in Aughnacloy, saying the workers caught up in it will be left frightened, and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Issue: Aughnacloy cash-in-transit van robbery Original release: Gildernew condemns armed robbery (opens in a new tab)
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McDonough-Brown condemns South Belfast security alert
Alliance councillor Emmet McDonough-Brown condemns the suspicious devices found at a South Belfast property, describing those responsible as sinister, and urges anyone with information to contact police. He thanks the PSNI for making the area safe.
Justice and policing Issue: South Belfast suspicious devices security alert at Bentham Drive property Original release: McDonough-Brown condemns South Belfast security alert (opens in a new tab)
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Newtownards attacks utterly reprehensible, says Mathison
Alliance Strangford MLA Nick Mathison condemns a series of attacks in Newtownards on the night of 26 July, calling them utterly reprehensible and urging anyone with information to contact the PSNI or Crimestoppers.
Justice and policing Issue: Newtownards attacks on homes and public property, 26 July Original release: Newtownards attacks utterly reprehensible, says Mathison (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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McLaughlin: Latest PSNI allegations extremely concerning
SDLP Policing Board member Sinéad McLaughlin calls on Chief Constable Simon Byrne to disclose whether other officers are under investigation over similar cases, after two families alleged officers shared images of their deceased relatives.
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI officer sharing suicide victim images Original release: McLaughlin: Latest PSNI allegations extremely concerning (opens in a new tab)
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Sexual Assault in Clonavon Terrace Area
TUV MP Jim Allister and MLA Timothy Gaston respond to a serious sexual assault in Ballymena, with Allister urging restraint on social media to avoid prejudicing proceedings. Gaston criticises Executive Office Violence Against Women and Girls strategy funding and calls for a visible police presence…
Justice and policing Issue: Sexual assault in Clonavon Terrace area, Ballymena Original release: Sexual Assault in Clonavon Terrace Area (opens in a new tab)
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Restoration of institutions needed to support community safety, says McAllister
Alliance Policing Board member Nuala McAllister MLA says the PSNI's six per cent staff reduction is unsurprising given Justice budget cuts, and calls for MLAs to restore the institutions, set a strategic budget and back an invest-to-save strategy.
Justice and policing Public finance and taxation Issue: PSNI six per cent staff reduction announced January 2023 Original release: Restoration of institutions needed to support community safety, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)
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McReynolds condemns those behind security alert in East Belfast
Alliance East Belfast MLA Peter McReynolds condemns those behind a suspicious device found on Dundela Street, which forced residents to be evacuated, and thanks the PSNI for its handling. He urges anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Issue: Dundela Street suspicious device and East Belfast security alert Original release: McReynolds condemns those behind security alert in East Belfast (opens in a new tab)
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SDLP condemns Lurgan security alert
SDLP Leader Claire Hanna MP condemns an overnight security alert in Lurgan, in which a delivery driver's vehicle was hijacked and he was forced to take a suspicious device to a police station. She says the gunpoint hijacking was reckless and urges anyone with information to contact police so the…
Justice and policing Issue: Lurgan proxy bomb hijacking and security alert Original release: SDLP condemns Lurgan security alert (opens in a new tab)
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𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐧𝐬 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥
TUV Newry and Armagh MLA Keith Ratcliffe condemns the latest attack on the Warrenpoint memorial to 18 British soldiers, saying it will cause families distress. He contrasts this with illegal terrorist shrines he says remain untouched, praises PSNI for investigating a hate crime, and backs their…
Community relations and legacy Justice and policing Issue: Warrenpoint memorial attack investigated as hate crime Original release: 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐧𝐬 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 (opens in a new tab)
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Reinstating rates exemption for ATMs in rural areas will have ‘positive impact’ – Murphy
Sinn Féin MLA Áine Murphy says reinstating a rates exemption for rural ATMs will be positive, citing Lisnaskea's loss of its last bank branch. She says she has reapplied to LINK for reassessment in hope of a banking hub and round-the-clock cash access.
Public finance and taxation Agriculture and rural affairs Issue: Reinstating rates exemption for rural ATMs Original release: Reinstating rates exemption for ATMs in rural areas will have ‘positive impact’ – Murphy (opens in a new tab)
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Viable device at Sinn Féin office an attack on democracy – Hughes
Justice and policing Original release: Viable device at Sinn Féin office an attack on democracy – Hughes (opens in a new tab)
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Are the PSNI incapable of holding data?
TUV Ballymoney Councillor Jonathan McAuley says the PSNI has had at least four serious data breaches in twelve months, including two recent ones exposing details of around 10,700 employees and 200 more officers and staff. He calls for major changes to how the force holds data.
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI data breaches exposing officer and staff details Original release: Are the PSNI incapable of holding data? (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance representatives condemn Ballymoney shooting.
Alliance North Antrim MLA Sian Mulholland and Ballymoney Councillor Lee Kane condemn a shooting in the Carnany Drive area of Ballymoney, urging anyone with information to contact the PSNI or Crimestoppers. Cllr Kane calls for visible neighbourhood policing and says he will press the local…
Justice and policing Issue: Ballymoney Carnany Drive shooting July 2024 Original release: Alliance representatives condemn Ballymoney shooting. (opens in a new tab)
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Nelson condemns those behind Cavehill security alert
Alliance Castle Councillor Sam Nelson condemns those responsible for a security alert in the Cavehill area of North Belfast, where pipe bomb type devices and ammunition were found, closing Cave Hill Country Park and Belfast Castle entrances. He thanks the PSNI and urges anyone with information to…
Justice and policing Issue: North Belfast security alert pipe bomb devices discovered Original release: Nelson condemns those behind Cavehill security alert (opens in a new tab)
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Yet another Creswell victim let down by incompetence in investigation, says McAllister
Alliance North Belfast MLA Nuala McAllister welcomes a Police Ombudsman report finding the PSNI failed a 2016 complainant over an indecent exposure allegation against Jonathan Creswell. She calls for full transparency, an explanation of why misconduct recommendations are not being followed, and a…
Justice and policing Disability and equality Issue: Police Ombudsman findings on PSNI handling of 2016 Creswell complaint Original release: Yet another Creswell victim let down by incompetence in investigation, says McAllister (opens in a new tab)Archived copy (captured later), Internet Archive capture of 11 November 2026 (opens in a new tab)
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Nesbitt Queries PSNI Timeline Surrounding 6 July Theft
UUP MLA Mike Nesbitt writes to Chief Constable Simon Byrne questioning the PSNI’s statement on the 6 July theft of a laptop, radio and a data sheet containing details of about 200 officers from a Newtownabbey officer’s vehicle, and calls for clarification on delays in senior awareness, officer alert
Justice and policing Issue: Newtownabbey police laptop and data sheet theft Original release: Nesbitt Queries PSNI Timeline Surrounding 6 July Theft (opens in a new tab)
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Theft of Union Flags on Private Property — Community Demands Action
TUV Mid Ulster chairman Glenn Moore condemns a run of thefts of Union flags from private property in Upperlands, Innisrush, Tobermore, Coagh and Cookstown, calling them deliberate intimidation. He urges the PSNI to investigate, increase patrols and recover the stolen flags.
Justice and policing Community relations and legacy Issue: Union flag thefts from private properties in Mid Ulster villages Original release: Theft of Union Flags on Private Property — Community Demands Action (opens in a new tab)
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McGrath: McCartney case stark reminder of need for proper PSNI resourcing
SDLP Policing Board member Colin McGrath MLA says a Police Ombudsman finding on the Alexander McCartney case shows the consequences of under-resourcing the PSNI. He calls on the Executive and Justice Minister to fund the PSNI's recovery plan and increase officer numbers, including for online crime.
Justice and policing Public finance and taxation Issue: Police Ombudsman report on delayed McCartney online abuse investigation Original release: McGrath: McCartney case stark reminder of need for proper PSNI resourcing (opens in a new tab)
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Sunnyside St attack shows need for better protection of those providing services to public, says Bradshaw
Alliance South Belfast MLA Paula Bradshaw condemns a knife threat against a shop worker on Sunnyside Street on Sunday evening and says public-facing staff need stronger protection. She welcomes the Justice Minister's planned sentencing legislation creating a new offence for attacking those serving…
Justice and policing Issue: Sunnyside Street shop knife threat attack Original release: Sunnyside St attack shows need for better protection of those providing services to public, says Bradshaw (opens in a new tab)
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Alliance reps meet with PSNI following murders
Alliance MLA Eóin Tennyson and Councillor Peter Lavery say they met PSNI officers to discuss the recent killings of Natalie McNally and Shane Whitla in Lurgan, praising police engagement and increased patrols. Lavery urges the public to avoid online speculation and pass any information to police…
Justice and policing Issue: Natalie McNally and Shane Whitla killings in Lurgan Original release: Alliance reps meet with PSNI following murders (opens in a new tab)
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Moore condemns viable device found in Newtownards property
Alliance Newtownards Councillor and Deputy Mayor Vicky Moore condemns a viable device found at a property in north Newtownards, which led to nearby homes being evacuated, and praises police for their work. She urges anyone with information to contact police or Crimestoppers.
Justice and policing Issue: Viable device found at Newtownards property, nearby homes evacuated Original release: Moore condemns viable device found in Newtownards property (opens in a new tab)
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Hargey slams latest security alert at pitches used by East Belfast GAA
Sinn Féin MLA Deirdre Hargey condemned the latest of two security alerts in as many days at Henry Jones Playing Fields, a venue for East Belfast GAA, calling the incidents disgraceful attempts to intimidate children and adults, urging that those responsible be brought to justice and that a stronger,
Justice and policing Issue: Security alert at Henry Jones Playing Fields (East Belfast GAA) Original release: Hargey slams latest security alert at pitches used by East Belfast GAA (opens in a new tab)
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Kelly seeking urgent meeting with Chief Constable on serious police misconduct
Sinn Féin MLA Gerry Kelly seeks a prompt meeting with PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne after fresh claims that an officer distributed images of a suicide victim, noting a suspension, a dismissal and urging swift, transparent action.
Justice and policing Issue: PSNI officer sharing suicide victim images Original release: Kelly seeking urgent meeting with Chief Constable on serious police misconduct (opens in a new tab)
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McNulty condemns attack on Sinn Féin office
SDLP Newry & Armagh MLA Justin McNulty condemns a viable pipe bomb found at a Sinn Féin office on Monaghan Street, saying violence and intimidation have no place in society and that those responsible should be condemned.
Justice and policing Issue: Pipe bomb found at Sinn Féin office on Monaghan Street Original release: McNulty condemns attack on Sinn Féin office (opens in a new tab)
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Armstrong condemns those behind attack on Newtownards Islamic Centre
Alliance Strangford MLA Kellie Armstrong condemns a petrol bomb thrown into Newtownards Islamic Centre in the early hours of 10 August and says such violence has no place locally. She urges anyone with information to contact police or report anonymously to Crimestoppers.
Justice and policing Issue: Petrol bomb attack on Newtownards Islamic Centre Original release: Armstrong condemns those behind attack on Newtownards Islamic Centre (opens in a new tab)
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Terrorists will not drag Northern Ireland backwards – Armstrong
UUP Deputy Leader Diana Armstrong MLA condemns the interception in County Monaghan of a suspected explosive device allegedly linked to New IRA members, calls for those responsible to face the law, and thanks An Garda Síochána for their swift action.
Justice and policing Issue: Republic of Ireland police interception of bomb allegedly destined for Northern Ireland Original release: Terrorists will not drag Northern Ireland backwards – Armstrong (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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McCrossan calls for end to Strabane disruption
SDLP West Tyrone MLA Daniel McCrossan calls for an end to disruption in Strabane after a series of security alerts, including one in Innisfree Gardens that evacuated residents. He urges those involved to stop and asks police to keep disruption to a minimum while apprehending those responsible.
Justice and policing Issue: Strabane Innisfree Gardens security alert disruption Original release: McCrossan calls for end to Strabane disruption (opens in a new tab)
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McKeown expresses concern following Scottish Mutual Building incident
SDLP South Belfast Councillor Gary McKeown says masonry falling from the Scottish Mutual Building in central Belfast shows the listed structure must be protected and reopened. He calls for urgent regeneration plans and for building administrators to be told to survey it for safety quickly.
Infrastructure and transport Local government Issue: Masonry fall from Scottish Mutual Building Belfast Original release: McKeown expresses concern following Scottish Mutual Building incident (opens in a new tab)
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McGuigan slams ‘reckless and dangerous’ Bushmills gun attack
Sinn Féin MLA Philip McGuigan condemns a gun attack in which shots were fired at an upstairs window of a house in Bushmills' Causeway Road area, saying no one was hurt. He calls for those responsible to be held to account and urges anyone with information to contact police.
Justice and policing Issue: Bushmills Causeway Road gun attack on house Original release: McGuigan slams ‘reckless and dangerous’ Bushmills gun attack (opens in a new tab)
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Beattie condemns callous proxy bomb attack on Lurgan Police Station
UUP Justice Spokesperson Doug Beattie MLA condemns a republican proxy bombing against Lurgan police station, saying a pizza driver was hijacked at gunpoint and forced to drive a device into the town. He urges anyone with information to contact police and thanks officers and the military.
Justice and policing Issue: Lurgan proxy bomb hijacking and security alert Original release: Beattie condemns callous proxy bomb attack on Lurgan Police Station (opens in a new tab)