Other News In Brief

Four Arrested In Connection With Aggravated Burglary In Portstewart

The PSNI have arrested two men and two women in connection with an aggravated burglary in Portstewart on Saturday evening, 8th July.

Shortly before 8.30pm, police received a report that two men and two women, who were armed with weapons, were attempting to break into a house in the Swilly Close area.

A man and woman were both inside the property during the attack. The man sustained minor injuries after confronting the suspects and received medical treatment at the scene.

The woman was uninjured but was left shaken by what happened.

Detective Sergeant Colhoun said: "On officers' arrival, the suspects had left in a car and extensive damage was caused to windows at both the front and back of the property.

"Police stopped a car a short time later on the Portmore Road and a 28-year-old woman, 34-year-old man, 31-year-old man and 61-year-old woman were all arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary.

"They remain in custody at this time, assisting detectives with their enquiries. This was a terrifying experience for the occupants of the property and our investigation is now underway to establish what happened, who was involved and a motive.

"We are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time, and saw anything suspicious, to call police on 101, quoting reference number 1752 of 08/07/23."

Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.

O'Neill Welcomes Biden's Continued Support For NI

Sinn Féin Vice President and First Minister Designate Michelle O'Neill has welcomed President Biden's continued support for the Good Friday Agreement and called on the British Government to prioritise restoring the Executive and Assembly.

Speaking ahead of the US President meeting the British Prime Minister in London, Michelle O'Neill said: "I welcome President Joe Biden's continued and steadfast support for the Good Friday Agreement as he visits London today to meet with the British Prime Minister.

"It is clear that the issue of Ireland, and a better future for people here, remains high on the agenda for the US administration.

"The United States has been a key partner for peace in Ireland for decades, and ardent supporters of the peace process and I value that commitment.

"I raised with senior US officials last month in Washington the need for Rishi Sunak's government to work with their partners in the Irish Government to prioritise restoration of the political institutions and the full implementation of Agreements without any more delay."

Appeal For Information On Shooting Incident In Armagh

PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a report of shots being fired at a house in the Callan Bridge Park area of Armagh.

Shortly after 12:30am on Saturday, 08 July, police received a report of a number of shots being fired through a window at the rear of a property in the area.

Damage was caused to the window and a surrounding PVC pane. A man and woman were inside the property at the time of the report – thankfully no injuries were reported.

Detective Sergeant Wilson said: "This was an extremely reckless attack, which could have had serious consequences and our enquiries are underway to determine what happened and who was involved.

"We would appeal to anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area or who may have doorbell or mobile footage that could help our investigation to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 66 of 08/07/23."

A report can also be made online using our non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.

Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.