Detectives investigating two incidents in Enniskillen in the early hours of Wednesday 24 February which resulted in a 19-year-old man sustaining a serious head injury have arrested an 18 year old man in connection. The teenager has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and is currently in custody assisting officers with […]
Warning of convincing National Insurance number scam
POLICE have issued a warning to the local community to be aware of a number of new convincing scams doing the rounds recently. Many Fermanagh people have already received calls in the past week telling them their National Insurance number is being used by scammers. “We have received a number of calls in recent days […]
Cross border fines only for clearly breaching rules
ANYONE stopped crossing the border will only receive one of the new Garda fines if they are in clear breach of Covid restrictions, the local community has been assured. As of Monday this week, Garda officers operating Covid checkpoints have been given the power to fine people €100 fine for non-essential travel. The fine applies […]
Police called to break up Broadmeadow party
Police were called on Friday night last, to disperse a group of young people who broke Covid-19 restrictions to ‘party’ at the Broadmeadow in Enniskillen. Nearby residents contacted the PSNI to report the disturbance as the group of about 15 youths were clearly flouting current restrictions by meeting up, playing loud music and drinking in […]
Man is arrested after Wattlebridge security alert
It is believed that the man was lifted at his home in Co Cavan last Thursday under Section 30 of the Offences Against the State Act.
Fraudsters capitalising on Covid scam warning
This week, the Police are warning of a phishing text that is circulating falsely informing people they are eligible for a Covid vaccine.
Tyre business forced to close doors during security alert
A SECURITY operation in the Wattlebridge area has ended after a device along with live ammunition was found at a bus shelter and declared a hoax by police. Last Tuesday motorists were asked to use alternative routes after PSNI and Gardai closed the Wattlebridge Road and Cavan Road in a cross border investigation. Speaking on […]
£1.3m of illicit cigarettes seized in Enniskillen
More than three million suspected illicit cigarettes have been seized by authorities here.
Stay safe online this festive season
WITH the circuit breaker lockdown in force this week , many of us will be turning online for much of our seasonal shopping. Whether you’re still staying local with your virtual shop or using international sites, or even enjoying some festive gaming, it is paramount to make sure you and your family stay safe online […]
Major plan to tackle anti-social car park problem
DRASTIC measures are being consider in a bid to control the escalating anti-social behaviour at a local car park, including completely redesigning its layout. Quay Lane Car Park in Enniskillen has for many years been a gathering spot for young people in cars, and there have often been incidents of anti-social behaviour. However, in recent […]