POLICE are appealing for information and witnesses after a vehicle was stolen in Strabane and driven over the border to County Donegal where it was located, 18 miles away, stripped of its parts. The theft came to light after a burglary was reported at a house in Bracken Gate in Strabane on Sunday morning, March […]
Man held at gunpoint during Clady burglary
Detectives are investigating a report of an aggravated burglary in Clady last night, Wednesday September 20, during which a man was held at gunpoint. At around 10pm, it was reported two masked men went into a house on New Street in the village. One of the men went upstairs while the other stayed with the occupant […]
Police appeal for witnesses to sectarian hate crime on a train
Police in Derry investigating reports of incidents that occurred on a train at the weekend are appealing for witnesses. Shortly after 11.10pm on Saturday, July 29, police received reports about ongoing verbal abuse on a train travelling towards Derry. Police responded and, when they arrived at the train station, a male passenger reported he had […]
Scratch cards stolen from two businesses in Derry
POLICE in Derry are investigating reports of scratch cards stolen from two different businesses in the city at the weekend. Both incidents are reported to have occurred in the Galliagh area; the first shortly before midday yesterday, Sunday July 30, and the second just before 8pm last night. Enquiries are ongoing and, in the meantime, […]
Police investigating car fire in Derry
POLICE in Derry are investigating a car fire in the Waterside area of the city during the early hours of yesterday, Monday July 24. A vehicle parked in the Fountain Hill area was gutted as a result of the blaze, which is believed to have occurred sometime between 4am and shortly after it was reported […]
Police issue appeal over woman missing from Clady
POLICE in Strabane are concerned for the whereabouts of a woman missing from the Clady area of Tyrone. Michella McSorely was last seen in the Clady area at around 6am yesterday morning (Tuesday). Michella is described as being around 5ft 8 in height, a slim build with long dark hair. Police are appealing to anyone […]
Police appeal after theft of wreaths from the Diamond War Memorial in Derry
Police in Derry are investigating the theft of wreaths from the Diamond War Memorial in Derry during the early hours of this morning, Wednesday July 5. The theft, which is being treated as a sectarian hate crime, occurred shortly before 2.30am. Chief Inspector Luke Moyne said, “We are making enquiries, and we’re appealing to anyone […]
Police investigating alleged hate crime in Derry
Police in Derry are investigating a report of assault that occurred at around 12.50am on Sunday morning, June 25, on Waterloo Street. It was reported the female victim was with friends when a number of comments were made towards them by a number of individuals. The female victim is reported to have been assaulted by […]
Eight police officers assaulted in Derry
EIGHT police officers in Derry were assaulted in the city yesterday evening, Wednesday June 7. The officers were responding to calls for service when the assaults occurred. The assaults included an officer being punched while other officers were spat on. Advertisement Police said enquiries are ongoing, and a number of people have been arrested in relation […]
Over 1,000 runners registered for Strabane Lifford Half Marathon
OVER 1,000 pairs of feet will take to the streets this Sunday for the eighth edition of the Strabane Lifford Half Marathon. The popular cross border event is hosted by Derry City and Strabane District Council in partnership with Lifford Strabane Athletics club. Registration for the event has now closed and Mayor of Derry and […]