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# East Belfast

Last week
21st May 2023 - 27th May 2023
# East Belfast GAA
Security alert at playing pitches used by East Belfast GAA condemned as 'utterly unacceptable'
‘Solidarity with East Belfast GAA and all those who use these facilities,’ tweeted Alliance leader Naomi Long.
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May 23rd 2023, 11:35 AM
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# UVF
Four charged after pre-planned search operation targeting the East Belfast UVF
Eight firearms, a large quantity of ammunition, three pipe bombs, balaclavas and UVF flags and emblems were seized.
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Nov 20th 2022, 11:54 AM
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# 11 july
Petrol bombs thrown at police during Eleventh Night in Belfast
There was a major drop in callouts to bonfires in loyalist areas this year, fire service says.
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Jul 12th 2019, 10:43 AM
# Belfast
PSNI releases footage of cars used by terrorists to transport bomb to police officer's home
On 1 June terrorists travelling in two cars planted a bomb under the car of a PSNI officer.
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Jun 14th 2019, 7:21 PM
# PSNI
Staff member injured after struggle with robbers who made off with cash from east Belfast shop
Police described the robbery as an “extremely traumatic ordeal”.
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Jun 9th 2019, 5:41 PM
# Drugs
Six people arrested after police operation into criminal activities of UVF in East Belfast
They were arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply class A drugs.
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Mar 29th 2019, 6:18 PM
# ian ogle
Police appeal for information over 'barbaric' murder of father-of-two in Belfast
Police said the investigation had progressed significantly in the past 48 hours.
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Jan 29th 2019, 7:20 PM
# East Belfast
Man arrested on suspicion of supplying unlicensed door staff by police investigating UVF
A number of items were seized during the searches.
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Aug 16th 2018, 9:13 PM
# london road
Murder investigation launched following death of man (53) in Belfast flat
A 25-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman were arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder.
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Jan 21st 2018, 9:05 AM
# East Belfast
14-year-old has teeth knocked out by assailant who may have used knuckle duster
The teen and his friend were riding their bikes home from Belfast city centre when they were attacked.
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Oct 30th 2017, 1:30 PM
# Head Injuries
Man beaten with gun by armed raiders in overnight attack
The man was beaten by two men armed with a suspected firearm.
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Aug 29th 2015, 11:17 AM
# revenge killing
Police suspect members of the Provisional IRA murdered Kevin McGuigan
The involvement of the Provisional IRA is one of the lines of enquiry being pursued.
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Aug 20th 2015, 11:42 PM
# Bomb Threat
Gerry Adams hits out at idiots and imbeciles
The Sinn Féin president was reacting to a bomb threat targeting his home yesterday.
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Jul 7th 2015, 3:00 PM
# IN COURT
Two charged after shotgun discharged in a child's playground
The incident happened on Thursday.
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Jul 4th 2015, 12:20 PM
# Security Alert
Bomb thrown into front garden by two people on motorbike
Police are appealing for witnesses.
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May 1st 2015, 9:41 AM
# Carjacking
Fast food worker shaken after being 'threatened with gun'
The incident took place at 11.20pm yesterday.
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Apr 7th 2015, 12:50 PM
# Aggravated Burglary
Group of masked man armed with bats left man with broken arm and leg
It happened in east Belfast at around 8:30pm.
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Feb 5th 2015, 11:31 AM
# Gardaí
Man arrested over malicious and "threatening" email sent to primary school
The school is to close tomorrow as a precaution.
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Jan 22nd 2015, 9:28 PM
# East Belfast
Man (41) dies after being attacked with his electric guitar on Christmas Eve
Two people have been arrested.
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Dec 27th 2014, 2:52 PM
# East Belfast
Homes attacked, petrol bombs thrown in third night of Belfast disorder
Police says it is lucky nobody has been hurt.
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Oct 29th 2014, 12:05 PM
# PSNI
Police come under attack from dozens of youths in East Belfast
One officer was injured after being hit by masonry.
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Oct 27th 2014, 11:09 AM
# Belfast
Police ask parents to intervene after officer hit in the face with brick
Gangs of youths were throwing stones at each other when the officer was caught in the crossfire.
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Sep 21st 2014, 1:19 PM
# Northern Ireland
Petrol bombs were thrown at police in East Belfast last night
A PSNI Inspector says a small minority “showed a complete disregard for their community.”
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Aug 25th 2014, 1:23 PM
# PSNI
Couple tied-up at gunpoint and assaulted in east Belfast
A large quantity of jeweller was taken from the house.
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May 19th 2014, 10:19 AM
# PSNI
Two attacked by masked men armed with machete and rifle in East Belfast
One of the men attacked was struck by the suspected firearm during the incident.
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May 8th 2014, 9:49 AM
# Disorder
Police dog bites two people during Belfast train station incident
The PSNI made a number of arrests over disorder in two parts of Belfast and at its Central Train Station.
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Apr 22nd 2014, 7:44 AM
# skainos centre
Stones and fireworks thrown at police outside talk by former IRA bomber
The talk was being given by Patrick Magee on the Newtownards Road. Police were injured in the incident.
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Jan 30th 2014, 10:30 PM
# Joseph Reynolds
Second man arrested in connection with 1993 murder released unconditionally
Joseph Reynolds was shot when his van was ambushed in 1993.
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Oct 17th 2013, 4:41 PM
# East Belfast
UVF mural with Martin Luther King quote replaces George Best tribute
Work on the painting was suspended earlier this month after community leaders intervened, but it has since been completed.
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Sep 24th 2013, 4:31 PM
# Investigation
Petrol bomb-making factory found in Belfast
The factory was found by police during an investigation into recent petrol bomb attacks. Three people have been arrested.
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Jun 26th 2013, 6:57 PM
# East Belfast
Four men arrested after two males assaulted
The victims were taken away for questioning by police this morning, and witnesses are being sought.
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Jun 21st 2013, 8:03 PM
# Northern Ireland
Primary school evacuated in east Belfast after security alert
The PSNI has closed off part of Belvoir Drive in the east of the city this morning.
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Apr 26th 2013, 9:46 AM
# Belfast
Belfast: Arrests following violence overnight
There were a number of arrests after police tackled disorder in the Lower Newtownards Road area of East Belfast.
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Jan 15th 2013, 8:04 AM
# Belfast
Belfast flag protest enters sixth night
The Union flag will today fly over Belfast City Hall for the first time since the controversy began in order to mark the birthday of the Duchess of Cambridge.
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Jan 9th 2013, 8:16 AM
# Northern Ireland
Two men released in probe into attempted bombing of PSNI officer's car
The two men were arrested earlier this week and have now been released unconditionally by the PSNI.
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Jan 2nd 2013, 7:23 PM
# appeal
PSNI appeal for witnesses in foiled bomb attack on off duty officer
The PSNI are looking to speak to anyone who may have been in the Upper Newtownards Road area in east Belfast between Friday and Sunday.
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Dec 31st 2012, 3:10 PM
# East Belfast
Armed robbers threaten staff, take computer games
The incident took place in East Belfast last night, and police are seeking information from the public.
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Dec 24th 2012, 2:26 PM
# tensions
Children among 15 arrested during protests across Northern Ireland
An 11-year-old, a 12-year-old and two 13-year-olds were among those arrest after disorder broke out at loyalist protests last night.
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Dec 18th 2012, 10:24 AM
# Belfast
Officer escapes after police van attacked in 'attempted murder'
There was more violence in Northern Ireland this evening as politicians urged calm on the streets of Belfast.
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Dec 10th 2012, 9:28 PM
# Belfast
Man, 42, arrested over attempted murder in Belfast
A 32-year-old received a stab wound to his neck shortly after 3am in the Castlereagh Place area in east Belfast.
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Oct 3rd 2012, 10:32 AM
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