Detectives Appeal For Information Following Lisnaskea Burglary

Police have launched an appeal for information following a burglary at a house in the Lisnaskea area, during which a sum of cash and jewellery were stolen. The incident occurred on Thursday, 23 October 2025, at a property in the Castle Lane area, with a report being made to the PSNI around 7.30pm that evening. Detectives believe that entry to the property was initially gained through the rear of the house, followed by a door being smashed to allow further access into the rooms. The family was not home at the time, but a significant amount of cash and various pieces of jewellery were removed by the intruder or intruders. The PSNI is currently investigating the incident and is particularly interested in receiving any relevant video footage from the local community. Detective Sergeant Malone urged anyone with information to contact the police: “We are appealing to anyone with information, or anyone who may have relevant video footage including dash-cam or CCTV to get in contact with officers on 101 quoting reference 1387 23/10/25.” Alternatively, members of the public can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously to report any information they may have regarding the burglary.

MP Maskey Criticises Department Of Justice Over New Paramilitary Billboards

Sinn Féin West Belfast MP Paul Maskey has voiced strong criticism of the Department of Justice over a recent wave of paramilitary-themed billboards erected in the area, stating his office has been "inundated" with concerns from local businesses and organisations. The posters were put up as part of a Department of Justice-led scheme aimed at ending paramilitarism. Mr Maskey argued that the advertisements send a negative and untrue message about his community: “The message these advertisements imply is that our community is somehow under the jackboot of criminality, fear and paramilitarism. That’s simply not true.” The MP highlighted the positive transformation underway across the west of the city, stressing its achievements in business innovation, tourism, education, and community spirit. He demanded that the Justice Minister should apologise for the hurt caused by the campaign, stating that the focus should be on working together to build a "brighter, better west Belfast," rather than "demonising our communities." Mr Maskey confirmed he has formally requested a meeting with the Justice Minister to directly relay the concerns raised by the local community and stakeholders.

Legacy Act Transitional Provision Extended Until April 2026

The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has granted an extension to a transitional provision under the Legacy Act, allowing investigating bodies to continue carrying out post-investigative tasks until Tuesday, 30 April 2026. This extension was signed today, Thursday, 30 October 2025, following a direct request from the relevant investigating bodies. The Government confirmed it is committed to ensuring that families receive information as quickly as possible regarding what happened to their loved ones. The decision to extend the provision was agreed upon to allow any remaining post-investigative tasks to be fully completed. This measure is intended to facilitate the concluding processes necessary before cases are handled under the main provisions of the controversial Legacy Act.