Other News In Brief

Ammunition Seized In Poleglass Search

Police have discovered a haul of ammunition while carrying out searches in west Belfast.

A number of officers, along with an Army disposal team scoured the area close to the junction of Bell Steel Road and Brians Well Road on Sunday 20 January.

Ammunition was found in an area of undergrowth that backs on to Glenbawn Crescent.

Detective Chief Inspector Adrian Brown said: "Detectives from the PSNI's Terrorism Investigation Unit (TIU) conducted a planned search in the Bell Steel area of West Belfast in relation to an ongoing investigation into dissident republican activity.

"A quantity of suspected ammunition was recovered during this search. It has been taken away for further forensic examination."

War Memorial Damaged In County Armagh 'Hate Crime'

Police are investigating a hate crime after reports of criminal damage to wreaths at a war memorial in County Armagh.

The incident took place in the Main Street area of Loughgall on Saturday 19 January.

Police received the report shortly before 2am, and believe a number of males were involved in the damage which they are treating as a hate crime.

"We would appeal to anyone with any information or who saw anything suspicious at the time of the incident to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 130 of 19/1/19," Inspector Leslie Badger of Portadown Neighbourhood Policing Team said.

"Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime."

Ice Warning Issued For Northern Ireland

A yellow weather warning for ice has been issued for Northern Ireland.

It will come into force at 9pm on Monday 21 January and last until 11am on Tuesday.

Members of the public are urged to take extra care and be aware of the risk of injury from slips and falls on icy surfaces.

Ice may also cause dangerous driving conditions, especially on untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths.

A Met Office spokesperson said: "A band of rain will clear Northern Ireland on Monday evening with surface temperatures falling away behind this and icy stretches likely to form on some untreated surfaces.

"Wintry showers will push into the country from the northwest overnight, with a few centimetres possible across northern and western counties, especially over higher ground."



(JG/CM)