Menu
04/01/2019
Man Arrested After 'Suspicious Approach' To Young Girls In Co Down
A man in his 40's has been arrested after reports of a suspicious approach to two young girls in County Down.
The incident took place in the Fountain Street area of Downpatrick on the afternoon of Thursday 03 January.
The man remains in police custody at this time.
Police have appealed to anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area at around 2.30pm to contact officers in Downpatrick on non-emergency line 101, quoting reference number 678 of 03/01/19.
(JG/CM)
The incident took place in the Fountain Street area of Downpatrick on the afternoon of Thursday 03 January.
The man remains in police custody at this time.
Police have appealed to anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area at around 2.30pm to contact officers in Downpatrick on non-emergency line 101, quoting reference number 678 of 03/01/19.
(JG/CM)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
24 April 2023
New Programme To Inspire Girls To Pursue Maths
A new programme to inspire girls in Northern Ireland to continue their pursuit of maths has been launched by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and professional services firm PwC. The aim of the Maths4Girls programme is to increase engagement and interest levels of girls aged 11-14 in maths because this opens-up high-impact STEM-related careers.
New Programme To Inspire Girls To Pursue Maths
A new programme to inspire girls in Northern Ireland to continue their pursuit of maths has been launched by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and professional services firm PwC. The aim of the Maths4Girls programme is to increase engagement and interest levels of girls aged 11-14 in maths because this opens-up high-impact STEM-related careers.
11 May 2015
Man Arrested After Police Find 'Suspicious Objects'
Police have arrested a 63-year-old man after they found a number of suspicious objects during a search in east Belfast. A number of residents have been evacuated from their homes after the discovery was made at a property in Castlereagh Parade. Army bomb disposal experts are currently at the scene and the area has been sealed off.
Man Arrested After Police Find 'Suspicious Objects'
Police have arrested a 63-year-old man after they found a number of suspicious objects during a search in east Belfast. A number of residents have been evacuated from their homes after the discovery was made at a property in Castlereagh Parade. Army bomb disposal experts are currently at the scene and the area has been sealed off.
27 June 2001
BORDER CROSSED IN HOT PURSUIT INCIDENT
RUC officers who attempted to stop a suspicious van in Markethill fired a shot when one man made off across fields in South Armagh. Police had earlier spotted a suspicious van in Markethill on Tuesday June 26, but when the van did not stop police followed the vehicle from Markethill to the Keady area where it was abandoned.
BORDER CROSSED IN HOT PURSUIT INCIDENT
RUC officers who attempted to stop a suspicious van in Markethill fired a shot when one man made off across fields in South Armagh. Police had earlier spotted a suspicious van in Markethill on Tuesday June 26, but when the van did not stop police followed the vehicle from Markethill to the Keady area where it was abandoned.
19 November 2024
Two Arrested After High-Speed Police Chase In West Belfast
Two men have been arrested following a high-speed police chase in west Belfast early Monday morning. At around 2:30 AM, police spotted a white Volkswagen Golf traveling at excessive speed on the Westlink.
Two Arrested After High-Speed Police Chase In West Belfast
Two men have been arrested following a high-speed police chase in west Belfast early Monday morning. At around 2:30 AM, police spotted a white Volkswagen Golf traveling at excessive speed on the Westlink.
23 August 2006
Post mortem due after suspicious death
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man whose body was found in west Belfast yesterday afternoon. The body of the man, who has been named locally as Philip Thompson from the Woodvale area, was discovered close to the Ballygomartin River, off the Forthriver Road, at around 3.45pm yesterday.
Post mortem due after suspicious death
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man whose body was found in west Belfast yesterday afternoon. The body of the man, who has been named locally as Philip Thompson from the Woodvale area, was discovered close to the Ballygomartin River, off the Forthriver Road, at around 3.45pm yesterday.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
