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Five key issues waiting in new PSNI chief Byrne's in-tray BelfastTelegraph.co.uk The five key issues waiting in top officer’s in-tray: https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/five-key-issues-waiting-in-new-psni-chief-byrnes-intray-38146201.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/article38146200.ece/81413/AUTOCROP/h342/2019-05-25_new_50627293_I2.JPG Email The five key issues waiting in top officer’s in-tray: Address rising crime figures Recorded crime in Northern Ireland has risen by almost 3%, latest figures show. New offences involving social media and the inclusion of people who accidentally leave petrol stations without paying have contributed, but addressing these statistics will be a priority. While confidence in policing is rising, any setback in figures released to the public would have an adverse impact. More victims of domestic violence are coming forward to report offences but there has also been a proportionate … [Read more...] about Five key issues waiting in new PSNI chief Byrne’s in-tray

Derry Catholic church damaged in arson attack BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Police are investigating an arson attack on a Catholic Church in Londonderry. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/derry-catholic-church-damaged-in-arson-attack-38147570.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/incoming/article38147571.ece/12f4e/AUTOCROP/h342/Derry-church_fire-001.jpg Email Police are investigating an arson attack on a Catholic Church in Londonderry. An outbuilding beside Holy Family Church in the Aileach Road area of Ballymagroarty was set alight at around 10.30pm. Those attending an event in the nearby parochial house had to be taken to safety as around 20 firefighters battled the blaze. The Fire Service said CCTV showed a group of youths starting the fire in a shed which had put lives in danger. Detective Constable Fielding added: “An outbuilding adjacent to Holy Family on Aileach Road was set alight at around 10.30pm. The blaze spread to the church and nearby … [Read more...] about Derry Catholic church damaged in arson attack

Friends of murder victim Lyra McKee begin three-day peace walk BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Friends of murdered journalist Lyra McKee have started a three-day peace walk from Belfast to Londonderry. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/friends-of-murder-victim-lyra-mckee-begin-threeday-peace-walk-38147520.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/article38147516.ece/b91a4/AUTOCROP/h342/bpanews_38824505-2653-4f63-ae23-71b0c6e598b3_1 Email Friends of murdered journalist Lyra McKee have started a three-day peace walk from Belfast to Londonderry. Hundreds turned out at Writer’s Square in Belfast on Saturday morning, many wearing T-shirts in her memory and carrying flags with messages of peace. Ms McKee, 29, was shot in the head by dissident republican group the New IRA while observing clashes with police in the Creggan estate in Londonderry last month. Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody is due to join them on the last leg on Monday ahead of … [Read more...] about Friends of murder victim Lyra McKee begin three-day peace walk