GSOC receive 58 allegations of malpractice against north west gardai
The Garda Síochána Ombudsman Commission (GSOC) has received 58 allegations of malpractice against Gardaí across the Donegal and Sligo Leitrim Divisions this year. That’s according to details released under the Freedom of Information Act. The highest number of allegation received by GSOC in the north west was from the Donegal…
Road reopened at Dunalley Cross following road traffic collision
The road has now reopened both ways at Dunalley Cross following a road traffic collision. The incident involving two vehicles occurred just before 8am this morning along the N16 outside of Sligo Town. Occupants of both vehicles made it out of the cars suffering minor injuries. Two adults and two…
Part of N16 in Sligo Town closed following two car crash
Part of the N16 outside Sligo Town is closed this morning to both inbound and outbound traffic following a road traffic collision. The Manorhamilton Rd, at Dunalley Cross is closed in Sligo Town following a two vehicle collision this morning. The incident occurred at approximately 8am where a telephone pole…
Man arrested after discovery of cannabis grow house in Co. Leitrim
A cannabis grow house has been discovered in Co. Leitrim. Manorhamilton Gardaí, supported by the Regional Support Unit and Divisional Drugs Unit, searched a property in Kiltyclogher on Wednesday where 50 cannabis plants were discovered along with cultivation equipment. The plants and equipment have a combined estimated value of €28,500.…
Gardaí in the north west seek publics assistance in relation toa number of incidents
Gardaí across the north west are seeking the publics assistance in relation to a number of incidents. The crimes were committed over the past few weeks. Gardaí in Co. Sligo are investigating a burglary which occurred at a property at Cloonloo, Gurteen last night which left a man in his…
Gardaí ask public to be vigilant after number of reports of scam text claiming to be from Revenue
Gardaí in the north west have received reports of a scam text message claiming to be from Revenue making the rounds. The details from the sender are displayed as ‘REVENUE’ and says the recipient is eligible for a refund. A link to a website is sent that when clicked, has…
Pedestrian in his 80’s dies in hit and run
An elderly man has died following a hit and run last night. The incident occurred at approximately 11pm around the village of Keadue, Co. Roscommon. A man in his 80’s was killed when he was fatally injured by a car that failed to remain at the location, the pedestrian was…