Vincent Kearney

Northern Editor

A new campaign aims to highlight the fact PSNI officers are attacked on a daily basis (file image)

9 PSNI officers report being assaulted every day - union

Nine police officers in Northern Ireland report being assaulted every day, and the actual figure is believed to be much higher.

Ulster • 19 Jun

The PSNI responded to rioting in the Nailor's Row area of the city (file pic)

Rioters urged to 'see sense' after 11 arrested in Derry

Eleven people have been arrested after 14 police officers were injured during rioting in Derry last night.

Ulster • 19 Jun

Northern Ireland Police Ombudsman Marie Anderson was due to retire in December

NI Police Ombudsman takes temporary leave of absence

The head of the office that investigates complaints against the PSNI has stepped down from the role days after the conclusion of a police investigation into an alleged domestic incident at her home.

Regional • 17 Jun

BALLYMENA, NORTHERN IRELAND - JUNE 11: PSNI officers in riot gear respond to a third night of civil unrest on June 11, 2025 in Ballymena, Northern Ireland. Violence broke out in Ballymena on Monday following a peaceful protest by the local community again

Mother and teen daughter appear in court over NI riots

A mother and her teenage daughter have appeared in court facing charges arising from rioting in Ballymena last week.

Ulster • 16 Jun

There have been 14 fire attacks on 5G masts across west Belfast since 2023 (file image)

Investigation into fire attacks on 5G masts in Belfast

Police in Belfast are investigating the latest in a series of fire attacks on 5G masts in the city. Since January 2023, there have been 14 of such attacks across west Belfast.

Ulster • 08 Jun

The Quoile flows west of Downpatrick and flooded the town in 2023 after heavy rainfall and high tides

Downpatrick flood prevention scheme could cost £22.5m

A £22.5 million flood prevention scheme has been recommended for the town of Downpatrick in Co Down, which was devastated by flood waters in the autumn of 2023.

Ulster • 08 Jun

The incident happened at Leprino, a cheese factory near the village of Magheralin

Five given treatment after cheese factory chemical spill

Five people were treated in hospital following a chemical incident at a factory in Co Down.

Ulster • 07 Jun

Sentencing the defendants, the judge said they had acted deliberately and had been 'entirely motivated by financial gain'

Two jailed for role in 'industrial scale' illegal dumping

Two company directors in Northern Ireland have been jailed for their roles in running one of the largest illegal dumps in Europe.

Courts • 07 Jun

Man charged with murder of his mother, 71, in Belfast

A man has been remanded in custody after being charged with murdering his mother in Belfast.

Ulster • 05 Jun

Donaldson case to be reviewed following medical reports

A judge in the case of former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson and his wife Eleanor on historical sexual offences will review it later this month after receiving medical reports.

Courts • 05 Jun