Tag Archives: WEST BELFAST

High powered handgun used in west Belfast gun attack

  HE thought his mask would protect his identity from detectives hunting the gunman behind a brutal punishment shooting. But the PSNI used social media and … more


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High powered handgun using in west Belfast gun attack

POLICE have released a picture of this gun which was used by dissident republicans in a paramilitary attack in west Belfast three years ago. The image was issued after … more


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Anti-G8 protestors gather in Belfast ahead of Waterfront Hall visit by Barack Obama

POLICE have arrested a man following a protest in Belfast city centre. The 19-year-old was detained outside Belfast City Hall for a number of offences including … more


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Leadership of Oglaigh who are backing prison breakout plan

DETECTIVES are investigating two gun attacks carried out a dissident republican group in the same part of west Belfast. Oglaigh na hEireann (ONH), which split … more


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Forensci officer at the scene of shooting in west Belfast on Thursday morning

DISSIDENT republicans are believed to have been behind two shootings on Thursday evening in west Belfast. It is understood a male accused of “anti-social” behaviour … more


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Whiterock Orange Hall damaged in Saturday morning arson attack

POLICE are investigating after Whiterock Orange Hall in west Belfast was damaged in an arson attack. A bin was pushed up against the back door … more


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Leadership of Oglaigh who are backing prison breakout plan

EXCLUSIVE: POLICE chiefs have warned officers to be on heightened alert over an escalation in attacks by dissident republicans. It follows a gun ambush on PSNI … more


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Tje stolen Renault Laguna car used in the Bangor tiger kidnap and robbery

DETECTIVES have freed a 45-year-old man in relation to a tiger kidnap and robbery in Bangor, Co Down. The suspect was arrested on Wednesday following a four … more


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Lower Falls SDLP Councillor Colin Keenan

A two-year £240,000 cash injection across Belfast to tackle crime, anti-social behaviour and strengthen community safety and confidence in policing has been welcomed by the … more


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Police release  dissident republican suspect following his arrest in west Belfast

DETECTIVES have released a man who was arrested for questioning over dissident republican activity. The 18-year-old was detained in west Belfast on Wednesday during a pre-planned operation. … more


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