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Man accused of attempted murder of police officer remanded in custody

A defence lawyer for Conor Carey, 36, said his client ‘strenuously denies’ involvement in the incident in Downpatrick at the weekend.

Evening Standard

Man charged with attempted murder after officer struck by stolen police car

The incident happened in Downpatrick, Co Down, at the weekend.

Evening Standard

Man held on suspicion of attempted murder after police car driven at officer

The police officer was left with serious injuries following the incident in Downpatrick at the weekend.

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Man, 27, arrested after PSNI officer hit by stolen police vehicle

Attempted murder investigation launched after police officer struck by vehicle in Downpatrick

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Stephen Brannigan remembered as ‘kind and thoughtful’ person at funeral

The body of the 56-year-old was discovered last weekend in Downpatrick.

Evening Standard

Man in court over murder of Stephen Brannigan and attack on priest in church

The suspect did not speak other than to confirm he understood the charges.

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Man charged with murder and attempted murder in Downpatrick

A 30-year-old man has been charged with murder and attempted murder following the death of a man and the serious assault of a priest in Downpatrick.

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Co Down community ‘shaken and upset’ after priest attack and death of man

Father John Murray was struck on the head in a brutal attack at St Patrick’s Church in Downpatrick on Sunday.

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Murder victim was ‘beloved’ father and grandfather, family say

The body of Stephen Brannigan was found at a house in Co Down on Sunday.

Evening Standard

‘Shocking and brutal’ attack on a priest in church may be linked to man’s murder, police say

‘Brilliant’ Father John Murray struck to the head with a bottle by suspect who asked if he would hear his confession

Evening Standard

Priest in ‘serious but stable condition’ following attack in Downpatrick

Police say the attack may be linked to the death of a man in the Co Down town on Sunday.

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Priest brutally attacked at own church in front of shocked parishioners

Father John Murray was due to retire next week

The Independent UK

Murder probe may be linked to ‘brutal attack’ on priest, say police

A murder investigation has been launched and a man aged in his 30s is in police custody.

Evening Standard

Murder investigation may be linked to ‘brutal attack’ on priest

A man aged 30 is in police custody on suspicion of murder

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Two murdered police officers recalled at dedication of memorial quilt

William Finlay and James Ferguson were killed by the Provisional IRA in Downpatrick in 1983.

The Independent UK

‘Massively urgent’ need for investment in Downpatrick after Quoile Bridge cracks

On Monday, the Quoile Bridge connecting Downpatrick to Killyleagh was closed, after a crack appeared between the wall and road surface of the bridge.

The Independent UK

Chris Heaton-Harris pledges ‘support where possible’ for flood-hit communities

The Northern Ireland Secretary said the recent floods have been ‘devastating for those affected’.

The Independent UK

Calls grow for financial aid from UK Government after Northern Ireland floods

Businesses in Downpatrick were beginning the clean-up operation after some were nearly entirely submerged in water.

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The Independent UK

Downpatrick business owner pleads for help as town devastated by floods

Ciara Douglas said her shop in Downpatrick was ‘completely submerged in water’ after heavy rainfall.

The Independent UK

Pumping operation in flood-stricken Downpatrick ‘successfully completed’

Large parts of the town centre were swamped by flood water in the week.

The Independent UK

Emergency work continues in Downpatrick as clean-up begins elsewhere in Co Down

Downpatrick, Newcastle and Newry are among the areas worst affected by heavy rainfall and record high river levels.

Belfast Live

Downpatrick carpark bonfire concerns as site becomes dumping ground

"There are local concerns in the community about this level of waste being allowed to build up in the area."

Belfast Live

Asda donates £800K worth of uniforms to help families with cost of living

Asda Downpatrick is one of a number of Northern Irish stores to make donations to their local community

Belfast Live

Downpatrick appeal after man taken to hospital following crash

Police are asking the driver of a Mercedes to come forward

Belfast Live

Co Down man's Celtic-themed car turning heads in the United States

The 51-year-old from Downpatrick has been living in the States for 25 years

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