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‘Difficult year’ predicted for victims of terrorism

A “difficult year” has been forecast for victims of terrorism. Ongoing incidents of sectarian chanting as well as the Government’s proposed legacy legislation, which has been branded an effective amnesty for Troubles crimes, have been criticised by ...

04 Jan 2023 at 14:33

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Police enquiry following possible sectarian hate crime in Strathfoyle

Police investigating an incident in the Moyglass Place area of Strathfoyle last night, Sunday 18 August, have made two arrests. Shortly after 10.40pm, police received a report of a possible ongoing burglary in the area, and that a number of males ...

19 Aug 2024 at 12:32

Local News

Rise in homophobic crime in County Derry's policing districts

Homophobic crimes across County Derry's three policing districts have risen sharply in the past twelve months, recent PSNI data has shown. A 55% rise in homophobic hate crimes was recorded across Mid Ulster, Derry and Strabane and Causeway Coast ...

08 Dec 2020 at 08:30

Derry News

12 year old boy attacked in sectarian hate crime in Derry

A 12-year-old boy has been treated for concussion after what police have described as a sectarian hate crime in Derry on Monday (May 29). The youngster was allegedly kicked on the leg and punched in the face during the attack near the city's ...

31 May 2023 at 15:45

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Police investigating sectarian related hate crime following Claudy assault

Police are appealing for information following a report of an assault in Claudy on Sunday, July 16. It was reported at around 10.45pm that a man in his 30s was assaulted by a number of men in the Baranailt Road area, before they left in a ...

17 Jul 2023 at 10:09

Northern Ireland

Kelly challenges PSNI over ‘reluctance’ to blame paramilitaries for home attacks

Senior police officers have been challenged over a “reluctance” to state that sectarian attacks on homes in north Belfast were organised by paramilitaries. Sinn Fein Policing Board member Gerry Kelly said it almost seemed like there was ...

05 Jun 2025 at 15:59

Newsletter DerryNow

Sectarian incidents rise again in Mid Ulster

The number of sectarian incidents has risen in County Derry's three policing districts over the last 12 months, with Mid Ulster recording the highest rise in Northern Ireland. Statistics published by the PSNI and NISRA have revealed ...

30 Nov 2022 at 10:00

Northern Ireland

Leaders call for zero-tolerance approach to racist and sectarian attacks

Stormont’s leaders called for a zero-tolerance approach to racist and sectarian attacks as they voiced support for tougher prison sentences for perpetrators. Those guilty of violence against women and girls should also spend longer ...

04 Sept 2025 at 20:34

Local News

Sectarian incidents double in County Derry policing district

A County Derry policing district has seen the number of sectarian incidents recorded double in comparison to the previous year. Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) data published last week has shown a marked increase in both ...

31 Aug 2021 at 10:02

Northern Ireland

Executive to issue ‘unified’ response to racist attacks

The Stormont Executive will issue a “unified” response to racist attacks in Northern Ireland when it meets for the first time since the summer on Thursday, ministers have said. The Executive will convene at Stormont from 11am to ...

04 Sept 2025 at 02:45

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland’s leaders condemn sectarianism after attacks

Northern Ireland’s First and deputy First Ministers have led a call for solidarity following sectarian attacks in north Belfast. Michelle O’Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly were speaking following the intimidation of some ...

28 May 2025 at 16:47

Local News

'Sectarian hate crime' on historic Derry monument

A historic monument has been covered in paint in what police have described as a sectarian hate crime. Walker’s Plinth on the Derry Walls is believed to have been attacked on Sunday night or in the early hours of ...

09 Jul 2024 at 10:09

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