11/11/2025
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Security Alert Ends in East Belfast, Viable Device Recovered
An overnight security alert in the Middlepath Street area of East Belfast has ended after Ammunition Technical Officers (ATO) removed a suspicious object reported on Sunday evening, 9 November, at approximately 7.15pm. The suspected device is being treated as viable and has been taken for forensic examination. No homes were evacuated, and follow-up searches conducted by the PSNI found nothing untoward. Police are appealing for information, quoting reference 1376 09/11/25.
Sinn Féin Condemns Education Minister’s Israeli Trip as 'Obscene Propaganda'
Sinn Féin MLA Declan Kearney has strongly condemned the Education Minister’s participation in an Israeli state-sponsored trip during a Motion of No Confidence debate. The South Antrim MLA described the trip as an "obscene propaganda stunt" and accused the Minister of ignoring "Israel’s sadistic depravity and genocide against the Palestinian people." Kearney asserted that the Minister can no longer command confidence, having acted as a "prop" for a rogue state.
DUP Calls for Increased PSNI Resourcing Following McCartney Report
DUP Policing Board Member Trevor Clarke MLA has stated that the Police Ombudsman’s findings into the Alexander McCartney case—which highlighted investigation delays due to "under-resourcing"—are "simply not acceptable." Clarke emphasised that the safety of children must be society's absolute priority and that the findings are "further evidence of the urgent need for an increase in police numbers." He concluded that public confidence can only be restored with clear evidence that criminal activity is being tackled effectively.
An overnight security alert in the Middlepath Street area of East Belfast has ended after Ammunition Technical Officers (ATO) removed a suspicious object reported on Sunday evening, 9 November, at approximately 7.15pm. The suspected device is being treated as viable and has been taken for forensic examination. No homes were evacuated, and follow-up searches conducted by the PSNI found nothing untoward. Police are appealing for information, quoting reference 1376 09/11/25.
Sinn Féin Condemns Education Minister’s Israeli Trip as 'Obscene Propaganda'
DUP Calls for Increased PSNI Resourcing Following McCartney Report
DUP Policing Board Member Trevor Clarke MLA has stated that the Police Ombudsman’s findings into the Alexander McCartney case—which highlighted investigation delays due to "under-resourcing"—are "simply not acceptable." Clarke emphasised that the safety of children must be society's absolute priority and that the findings are "further evidence of the urgent need for an increase in police numbers." He concluded that public confidence can only be restored with clear evidence that criminal activity is being tackled effectively.
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14 February 2019
PSNI Issue Apology For Loyalist Killings Disclosure 'Error'
The PSNI has been accused of covering up information after it failed to disclose details about a loyalist gun attack that left five people dead. It has since denied purposefully withholding the material.
PSNI Issue Apology For Loyalist Killings Disclosure 'Error'
The PSNI has been accused of covering up information after it failed to disclose details about a loyalist gun attack that left five people dead. It has since denied purposefully withholding the material.
16 February 2018
Missing Boy Found 'Safe And Well'
A nine-year-old boy who went missing from Lurgan in Co Armagh has been found "safe and well". Connor Creaney was reported missing from the Shankill area on Thursday afternoon, 15 February. He was out playing with his friends and failed to return home. A search was launched and he was located on Friday morning, 16 February.
Missing Boy Found 'Safe And Well'
A nine-year-old boy who went missing from Lurgan in Co Armagh has been found "safe and well". Connor Creaney was reported missing from the Shankill area on Thursday afternoon, 15 February. He was out playing with his friends and failed to return home. A search was launched and he was located on Friday morning, 16 February.
08 June 2016
Concerns Raised Over Number Of Police In Operation At Woodburn Forest
Serious concerns have been raised at the number of police vehicles in operation during a protest over the ongoing drilling at Woodburn Forest near Carrickfergus. Sinn Féin MLA Oliver McMullan said the police should be focusing on tackling crime in our communities.
Concerns Raised Over Number Of Police In Operation At Woodburn Forest
Serious concerns have been raised at the number of police vehicles in operation during a protest over the ongoing drilling at Woodburn Forest near Carrickfergus. Sinn Féin MLA Oliver McMullan said the police should be focusing on tackling crime in our communities.
31 August 2023
DUP Leader Calls For NI Police Chief To Resign
DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said it is “time for change” at the head of the PSNI. Speaking to media at Stormont Castle after a meeting between the parties and the head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service Jayne Brady, Sir Jeffrey called for Chief Constable Simon Byrne to resign.
DUP Leader Calls For NI Police Chief To Resign
DUP leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson has said it is “time for change” at the head of the PSNI. Speaking to media at Stormont Castle after a meeting between the parties and the head of the Northern Ireland Civil Service Jayne Brady, Sir Jeffrey called for Chief Constable Simon Byrne to resign.
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