# Newtownards

Last week

21st May 2023 - 27th May 2023

PSNI investigating after petrol bomb thrown at property in Newtownards

No one was injured in what the PSNI described as ‘a reckless attack that could have resulted in more serious consequences’.

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May 21st 2023, 12:29 PM

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# PSNI

Four men arrested in relation to hijacking and burning of bus in Co Down

PSNI detectives have said that the incident was carried out by members of a local faction of the UVF.

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Nov 12th 2021, 12:06 PM

# Newtownards

DUP leader condemns paramilitary 'thugs and hoods' involved in Down bus burning

Masked men poured fuel over the vehicle before setting it alight.

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Nov 1st 2021, 6:20 PM

# Newtownards

Three arrested on suspicion of rape after woman assaulted by a number of men in Down

The incident occurred this morning in Newtownards.

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Sep 15th 2019, 1:15 PM

# Newtownards

Man injured jumping from building to escape hammer-wielding raiders in Co Down

Three others were also assaulted in the violent robbery.

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Dec 16th 2018, 6:46 PM

# hate crime

Men arrested over photos of group in KKK hoods and costumes in Co Down

Two men have been released on bail.

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Nov 8th 2018, 4:30 PM

# Newtownards

Hate crime investigation after men in KKK hoods and costumes seen in Co Down town

The men were reportedly seen outside an Islamic Prayer Centre and inside at least one bar.

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Oct 29th 2018, 12:37 PM

# Northern Ireland

Appeal after occupants barricade themselves in bedroom while masked men ransack home

The incident happened at a house at High Street in Portaferry last night.

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Oct 28th 2018, 11:50 AM

# Newtownards

Pig's head left at door of Islamic Centre in Down

There were also two cases of graffiti that are being treated as hate crimes.

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Aug 24th 2017, 10:50 PM

# co down

Murder investigation launched after man discovered dying on road

Two men aged 19 have been arrested on suspicion of murder.

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Feb 26th 2017, 6:45 PM

# Newtownards

Police appeal for information after suspicious death of mother of four

Joanne Thompson was found at her home in Newtownards on Wednesday morning.

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Jul 15th 2016, 6:21 PM

# Newtownards

"A beautiful, kind little boy": 6-year-old road crash victim named as Joshua Kelly

The PSNI is appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash to come forward.

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Jan 21st 2016, 1:50 PM

# 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

# Arson

Five diggers set on fire in Down arson attack

The cabs of all five vehicles were destroyed in the incident, police have said.

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Jun 28th 2013, 11:41 AM

# Counterfeit

Police in Co Down investigating counterfeit notes scam

Fake £20 notes have been used a number of times in local shops in the Newtownards area.

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Apr 2nd 2013, 5:24 PM

# Flags

Belfast violence is being "orchestrated by loyalist paramilitaries"

The head of the Police Federation of Northern Ireland said loyalist paramilitaries have hijacked the flags protests and are using “any excuse” to attack the police.

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Jan 6th 2013, 1:05 PM

# Northern Ireland

House and car of Alliance Party councillor attacked in NI violence

The councillor urged those orchestrating recent attacks to stop “before somebody is killed”.

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Dec 8th 2012, 1:38 PM

# Co. Down

Man, 30, held over fatal assault on Co Down man

David Mills, 47, was attacked at about 12:45am in the Dromore St area of Ballynahinch and died yesterday morning.

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Oct 1st 2012, 7:38 AM

# Badgers

Three in court over badger baiting

The bloodsport is illegal in the UK and Ireland, but what is it? And who does it?

6.1k

Apr 30th 2012, 1:01 PM