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John Caldwell was shot and seriously injured in February

Three arrested over shooting of PSNI officer

Police investigating the attempted murder of a detective in Northern Ireland in February have made three arrests.

A Policing Board report earlier this year raised questions about the future need for all police officers in Northern Ireland to carry handguns (File image)

'No prospect' of end to arming of PSNI officers

There is no prospect of police officers in Northern Ireland not being armed "in the short term", PSNI chief constable Simon Byrne has said.

Ulster • 28 Jun 23

Footage has circulated online of a fight in Portstewart (stock image)

PSNI issues warning over children involved in fights

Police in Northern Ireland have urged parents to engage with their children following a number of incidents in which young people have been involved in organised fights.

Ulster • 23 Jun 23

The PSNI cordoned off the scene where the attack occurred

Police treat Belfast shooting as attempted murder

Police in Belfast have said they are treating the shooting of a man overnight as attempted murder.

Ulster • 01 Jun 23

John Caldwell pictured this week in Hillsborough, Co Down

11 arrested over shooting of PSNI officer John Caldwell

Eleven people have been arrested by police investigating the attempted murder of a senior detective in Northern Ireland.

Ulster • 27 May 23

Policing Federation represents rank and file police officers

NI police union urges restoration of power-sharing

The union that represents rank and file police officers in Northern Ireland has accused the British government and politicians at Stormont of failing them.

Ulster • 24 May 23

The threat was sent in a statement to a newspaper

'Despicable' threat against PSNI families condemned

A threat from a small dissident republican against families of service police officers in Northern Ireland has been condemned as "despicable".

Ulster • 07 Mar 23

Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell was shot in Omagh

Police release man in attempted murder investigation

Police investigating the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell have released a 47-year-old man following questioning.

Ulster • 03 Mar 23

Man dies following suspected assault in Newtownabbey

A man has died following a suspected assault in the Newtownabbey, Co Antrim.

Ulster • 16 Feb 23

The attack happened in the Ormeau Road area of south Belfast (File pic)

Man arrested over attempted murder of two PSNI officers

A man in his 20s has been arrested following the attempted murder of two police officers in south Belfast in the early hours of this morning.

Regional • 01 Feb 23

There will be no redundancies and the reductions will be managed through natural wastage

More than 400 jobs to go at PSNI due to budget pressure

Northern Ireland's police service is set to shrink in the coming years due to huge pressure on its budget, the PSNI's chief Constable has said.

Ulster • 27 Jan 23

The highest detection was 157mg/100ml, over four times the legal limit of 35mg/100ml

Increase in number caught drink or drug driving in NI

The PSNI arrested 308 people on suspicion of drink or drug driving during a crackdown in December - an increase of nine from the previous year.

Regional • 25 Jan 23

Campaign will focus on public safety (File image)

PSNI to increase patrols in Christmas safety campaign

There will be an increased police presence across Northern Ireland in the coming weeks following the launch of this year's Christmas safety campaign.

Ulster • 24 Nov 22

The car containing the 'viable explosive device' outside Waterside Police Station in Derry

'Viable explosive device' found in hijacked Derry car

Police have confirmed that an object recovered from a hijacked car outside a police station in Derry was a 'viable explosive device'.

Regional • 23 Nov 22

PSNI officers at the scene in Strabane (file pic)

Four arrests over bomb attack on police in Co Tyrone

A fourth man has been arrested by police in Northern Ireland investigating the attempted murder of two police officers in Co Tyrone.

Ulster • 19 Nov 22

Army search teams assisted by the PSNI at the scene

PSNI investigates whether New IRA behind bomb attack

Police in Northern Ireland are investigating whether the New IRA was responsible for the attempted murder of two officers on patrol in Co Tyrone.

Ulster • 18 Nov 22

Liam Christie was shot eight times in his home

Second man charged with Antrim murder

A second man has been charged with the murder of Liam Christie in Antrim.

Regional • 29 Oct 22

Relatives of others killed in UVF attacks in south Down want the PSNI to carry out a new thematic investigation

PSNI in breach of legal duty over 1992 attack - Judge

A judge in Belfast has ruled that the PSNI is in breach of a legal duty to carry out an effective investigation into a fatal loyalist gun attack on a pub in Co Down 30 years ago, where there are allegations of collusion between police officers and the killers.

Ireland • 07 Oct 22

A number of incidents involving lasers have been reported to police (stock image)

PSNI in warning over lasers pointed at planes

Police in Northern Ireland have issued a warning over the dangers of pointing lasers at planes following a number of incidents in the Lurgan area.

Ulster • 30 Sep 22

Hollie Thomson was found dead in the Greenan area of west Belfast

Man charged with murdering partner in NI is remanded

A 31-year-old man has appeared in court in Belfast charged with the murder of his partner whose body was found in the city last weekend.

Ulster • 14 Sep 22

The PSNI said the suspect allegedly 'lashed out' at an arresting officer, breaking his radio mic

PSNI officer hospitalised after Tyrone assault

A police officer has been taken to hospital after being headbutted, kicked in the head and spat at while arresting a man in Co Tyrone, the PSNI said.

Ulster • 30 Aug 22

The PSNI has confirmed no criminal activity was involved

Man injured after gas canister explodes in Belfast car

A suspected explosion inside a car in south Belfast was a gas canister in the vehicle, as police ruled out criminal activity.

Belfast • 20 Aug 22

The PSNI said the man will appear in Coleraine court tomorrow

Man charged with sexual activity with a child in Antrim

Detectives in Ballymoney, Co Antrim have charged an 18-year-old man with sexual activity by an adult with a child between 13 and 16-years-old.

Ulster • 07 Aug 22

The PSNI charged a 29-year old man with the murder of Victor Hamilton

Man charged with murder over Ballymena death

A man has been remanded in custody charged with the murder of another man in Ballymena.

Ulster • 02 Aug 22

Appeal for information following petrol bomb attacks

Detectives are appealing for information following petrol bomb attacks at two houses in Northern Ireland.

Regional • 16 Jul 22