11/06/2019

Other News In Brief

Car Damaged In Lurgan Incident

A vehicle has been damaged in the Gibsons Hill area of Lurgan in the early hours of this morning, 11 June.

The car was parked parked on a driveway on the Gilford Road when it was targeted.

Police are appealing for anyone with information, dash cam footage or CCTV to come forward.

The incident number is 347 of 11/06/19. You can call police or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

PSNI Awarded 'Good' Rating In Royal Inspection

The PSNI has been awarded an overall 'good' rating from a royal inspection last summer.

Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) carried out a 'PEEL: Police efficiency and effectiveness' inspection in June 2018.

Welcoming the grading, Chief Constable George Hamilton said: "The inspection has shown that we are using our resources well to keep people safe and reduce crime. HMICFRS have also found that we are developing sound plans to address forthcoming challenges in spite of ongoing budgetary challenges. Finally, we welcome the report's conclusion that PSNI have improved the way we protect vulnerable victims in society. All of this is evidence of the considerable effort that has gone into improving our service to the people of Northern Ireland over recent years."

Tyrone Gardening Store Burgled

A gardening store in the Fivemiletown area of County Tyrone has been the subject of a burglary.

The incident happened at Maurice Allen's Gardening Equipment Store at around 4.30am on Monday 10 June.

Police are appealing for information, urging people who were in the are between 4am and 5am to come forward.

If you were in the area or have any dash cam footage that could assist with the investigation contact police on 101 quoting 164 of 10/06/19.

(CM/MH)

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