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City centre crime on the decrease

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:01:02 GMT

Crime in Belfast city centre has dropped by 11 percent over the last six months, compared to the same period last year, according to the latest PSNI figures.

Scooter thefts on the increase: PSNI

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:02:24 GMT

Police have warned of an increase in the number of thefts of motorcycles/scooters in north and west Belfast.

Fire service crew attacked

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:24:55 GMT

Police in west Belfast are investigating an incident which occurred in the Springhill Avenue area shortly after 11pm on Saturday, October 25.

Assault appeal

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:24:00 GMT

Police in west Belfast are appealing for information after a 26-year-old man was assaulted in the Divis Street area last week.

Secure your property

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:43:37 GMT

Police in north and west Belfast are asking residents to take a moment to consider the security of their homes to ensure they do not end up the victim of a burglary.

Bookmaker robbery

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:41:13 GMT

Detectives at Antrim Road are investigating a robbery which occurred at a bookmakers on the Springfield Road close to the Falls Road.

School watch support

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:49:16 GMT

Police in north and west Belfast are appealing for the whole community to support the ‘School Watch’ initiative and help protect local schools over the Halloween break.

Burglary spate is condemned

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:38:26 GMT

A spate of burglaries, which took place in the Woodvale area last weekend, has been condemned by a local councillor.

Police mystery shopper warning

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:51:22 GMT

Police are warning of a new financial scam that has raised its head in a number of places across Northern Ireland.

Clamp down on untaxed cars

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 08:47:26 GMT

Over 160 unlicensed vehicles have been clamped or recovered so far in a joint PSNI/Driver & Vehicle Agency operation.

Man attacked and robbed

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:36:05 GMT

A 19-year-old man was attacked and robbed at Falls Park on Tuesday, August 26.

Women in court over assault

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:34:31 GMT

A 25-year-old woman appeared in Belfast Magistrates Court on Tuesday morning, charged with grievous bodily harm with intent.

Missing person appeal

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 11:24:10 GMT

Police are appealing for information about the whereabouts of 22-year-old David McConnell.

Man treated for gun shot wound

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:37:02 GMT

A 20-year-old man has been treated in hospital for a gun shot wound to his left leg following what appears to have been a paramilitary style incident in Poleglass last week.

Outreach programme for ethnic minorities

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:32:00 GMT

An awareness campaign to reduce the level of crime in Belfast with an outreach programme to all ethnic minorities has been launched.

Man assaulted

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:20:05 GMT

Police in west Belfast are appealing for information following an assault on the Glen Road last week.

Quantity of tools stolen

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:45:53 GMT

Detectives in west Belfast are appealing for information following a burglary from premises at Farset Enterprise Park on the Springfield Road.

Three men involved in robbery

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:42:32 GMT

Detectives in west Belfast are appealing for information following an armed robbery from premises on the Andersonstown Road last week.

Helmet campaign targets local kids

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 10:39:18 GMT

Police in north and west Belfast are participating in a UK-wide campaign which rewards children who are spotted wearing a helmet whilst cycling.

Threats condemned

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:34:50 GMT

Threats made against traffic wardens in west Belfast have been unanimously condemned by the Department of Regional Development and local MLAs.

Police appeal for info

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:32:48 GMT

Police in west Belfast are appealing for information following a hit and run at Malvern Street.

City centre patrol scheme extended

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:18:48 GMT

The Belfast City Centre Beat initiative, which provides two officers to patrol Belfast City Centre, has been extended for a further year.

Woman injured in Andersonstown

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:41:01 GMT

Police in west Belfast are appealing for information about a recent incident.

Reduce the crime risk

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:47:26 GMT

With the start of the long summer holidays, most schools right across Newtownabbey are likely to be vacant over the months of July and August.

PSNI to tackle summer public drinking problem

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:37:55 GMT

The PSNI has announced that as part of a wider strategy to tackle the issue of misuse of alcohol, it will be taking a robust approach to underage drinking and on street drinking at public events this summer.