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Arrest after reports of man brandishing suspected gun in Belfast

Police are appealing for information following reports that a man was seen brandishing a suspected gun in west Belfast. The incident occurred on the Falls Road on Saturday morning. A PSNI spokesperson said: “At approximately 8.15am, it was reported ...

18 May 2024 at 16:27

Northern Ireland

Police appeal for information on video showing assault of young man in park

Police are appealing for information surrounding a video showing an altercation in which a young man appears to be assaulted. The incident in the video is believed to have occurred in the Falls Park area of west Belfast on Saturday 3 June. In the ...

06 Jun 2023 at 17:08

Northern Ireland

Man dies after being hit by car in west Belfast

An 81-year-old man has died after he was hit by a car in west Belfast on Saturday. The man has been named by the PSNI as Jim (James) McKee from the Grosvenor Road area. Inspector Cherith Adair of the PSNI’s Collision Investigation Unit said: ...

23 Aug 2025 at 19:54

Northern Ireland

Man arrested by detectives investigating murder of Kevin Conway

A man has been arrested by detectives investigating the murder of Kevin Conway. The 53-year-old has been taken into custody for questioning about the killing in west Belfast earlier this month. Mr Conway, 26, died after being shot multiple ...

24 Jan 2024 at 09:16

Northern Ireland

Man arrested over Kevin Conway murder released on bail

A man has been released on bail after being arrested by detectives investigating the murder of Kevin Conway. The 53-year-old was taken into custody for questioning about the killing in west Belfast earlier this month. Mr Conway, 26, died ...

24 Jan 2024 at 21:53

Northern Ireland

Man questioned over suspected murder of man in Belfast

A man has been questioned by police over the suspected murder of a man in west Belfast last month. A man named locally as Joseph Brennan died in hospital after an incident outside licensed premises in the Cupar Street area on Wednesday ...

09 Apr 2024 at 20:01

Northern Ireland

Victim seriously injured after shooting by masked men

A man has suffered serious injuries after he was shot in the legs by a masked gang in west Belfast. Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses following the incident on Tuesday. A PSNI spokesperson said: “Police received a ...

08 Mar 2023 at 08:51

Northern Ireland

Sir Elton John praises Irish band Kneecap for being ‘political’ with their music

Sir Elton John has spoken of his admiration for Irish band Kneecap and their “energy” and “vitality”. The rap trio from West Belfast are known for merging Irish and English in their music alongside politically charged and satirical ...

04 Mar 2025 at 14:07

Arts & Entertainment

Sir Elton John praises Irish band Kneecap for being ‘political’ with their music

04 Mar 2025 at 14:58

Northern Ireland

Two teenagers arrested after police officers assaulted in west Belfast

Two teenagers have been arrested after an incident in which police officers were assaulted in west Belfast over the weekend. The PSNI has said that although the officers were not seriously injured, assaults are “not ...

08 Apr 2024 at 20:42

Northern Ireland

Belfast murder victim had been charged with murder of Shane Whitla

A man shot dead in Belfast has been named as Kevin Conway, who had been charged with a murder in Co Armagh last year. Police launched a murder inquiry following the shooting of the 26-year-old in west Belfast on ...

10 Jan 2024 at 13:15

Northern Ireland

Police investigate ‘racially motivated hate crime’ in west Belfast

Police are investigating a “racially motivated hate crime” in west Belfast. Detectives are appealing for witnesses to the incident in the Divis Street area reported shortly after 1.20pm on Thursday. It was ...

27 Mar 2025 at 20:44

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