Northern Ireland - Crime in the News
Keep an eye on this section for some of the latest crime news in Northern Ireland.
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Man jailed for three years
After their car crashed off the M2 embankment, a man attacked his ex-girlfriend. [03 December 2008]
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Sex offender was living in County Tyrone
A high-risk sex offender being hunted by the authorities in Northern Ireland was recently living in the Dungannon area of County Tyrone.[18 November 2008]
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Millions of illegal cigarettes seized
Illegal cigarettes valued at £50million have been recovered across Ireland in less than two years. [4 November 2008]
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Violent offender watchdog
A new multi-agency team has been set up in Northern Ireland to monitor the most dangerous sexual and violent offenders when they are released from prison. [6 October 2008]
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Flirting linked to rape
Nearly half of students in Northern Ireland have said they think women who flirt are partly to blame if they get raped. [30 September 2008]
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House under gun attack
Outside of west Belfast on Tuesday, five people were hospitalised after what police describe as a paramilitary-style attack. [17 September 2008]
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Father questioned over baby death
A baby's father has been arrested following the death of his fourteen-week old son. [8 September 2008]
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Anti-social behaviour forces man out of home
A resident in Bogside, Londonderry, has said he's been forced to leave his home at night in fear of trouble. [11 August 2008]
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Bowling to beat crime
Throughout the month of July, Crimestoppers teamed up with the Tenpin Bowling Proprietors Association (TBPA) to promote the charity through a ‘111' competition. [5 August 2008]
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Thanks a Million!
Crimestoppers has received its one millionth actionable call at its 24:7 call centre. The call was about a knife crime. [29 July 2008]
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12-year old attacked by gang
A 12-year old boy was attacked and beaten by a gang in Londonderry. [21 July 2008]
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Man arrested for six murders
A man has been arrested in Kent for murdering six people in a County Down bar 14 years ago. [1 July 2008]
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Shadow CS anti-gun and knife week continues
Following the recent high profile reports of gun and knife crime among young people in the media, Crimestoppers' youth website www.shadowcs.co.uk for 11-16 year olds is running an anti-gun and knife week this week. [1 July 2008]
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Arson attacker was not racially motivated
The Court of Appeals has reduced the jail term for the man who set fire to a house while seven Polish people were inside. [12 June 2008]
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Factory fire could have been deliberate
A fire at an abandoned factory in East Belfast is being treated as suspicious by police. [10 June 2008]
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Retired principal pleads not guilty to girl's assault
Dominic McElholm, 69, was charged with 10 counts of indecent assault on a young girl, but pleaded not guilty. [3 June 2008]
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IRA visit McCartney murder witness
A friend of Robert McCartney, who was murdered in Belfast, was visited by IRA representatives days after the killing. [30 May 2008]
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Arson attack on unoccupied house
An arson attack on an unoccupied house could have easily spread to adjoining residences, said firefighters. [29 May 2008]
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Six more questioned after attack on policeman
Six people are still being held for the involvement in the attempted murder of an off-duty officer. [19 May 2008]
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Fire crews are attacked by youths
Youths set eight fires over the weekend, attacking fire fighters when they went to put out the flames. [12th May 2008]
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Londonderry murderer jailed for 20 years
The man who murdered a 19-year old by stabbing him fifteen times will serve 20 years in jail. [24th April 2008]
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Policewoman jailed over shooting
A policewoman has been jailed for trying to kill her former lover by shooting him with her police-issued handgun. [17th April 2008]
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Controversial DNA technique is robust
A controversial method for obtaining DNA profiles from crime scenes has been found to be 'scientifically robust', following an independent review. [11th April 2008]
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Bomb-making items found
Police have discovered bomb-making equipment in a wooded area in County Donegal. [4th April 2008]
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Pensioner, 84, hurt in house burglary
An 84-year old woman has been left bruised and in shock after two men burgled her house and stole some money. [12th March 2008]
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Chinese immigrant to serve 17 years for murder
The man who murdered a 22-year old woman, whose half-naked body was found in the boot of a car, will serve at least 17 years in jail. [11th March 2008]
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Rise in racist attacks in Northern Ireland
There has been an increase in racist attacks in Portadown. Officers are making daily patrols in Killycomain to try to control the situation. [27th February 2008]
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Derelict hotel fire in Londonderry was arson
A fire in the derelict Gorteen House Hotel in County Londonderry is believed to have been started deliberately. [27th February 2008]
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Pregnant wife sees husband killed in bed
A Belfast man was murdered in his bed by a gang who burst into his home, wielding machetes and hatchets. [7th February 2008]
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Clamping down on underage drinkers in Antrim
A Home Office initiative to tackle underage drinking in public areas will be rolled out in Antrim, starting from Friday 8th February. [7th February 2008]
Case study
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