A 28-year-old man has been charged following a series of break-ins at commercial premises in the Buttercrane Quay area of Newry.

Police received a report at around 7.40am on Sunday, November 8, of a break-in at a shop within a local shopping centre. Officers found tills and other items scattered across the floor, and two windows had been smashed.

Further break-ins were discovered at other premises in the centre, where games machines had been smashed and stuffed toys taken.

The man was arrested in The Mall area after officers reviewed CCTV. During the arrest, he head-butted one officer and kicked another on the knee. Both officers remained on duty.

He has been charged with aggravated burglary and stealing, possessing an article with a blade or point in a public place, going equipped for burglary, two counts of assault on police and disorderly behaviour.

He is due to appear before Armagh Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, November 10. All charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service as is usual procedure.

Chief Inspector Ruston said the arrest demonstrated a commitment to tackling crime against the local business community as Safer Business Action Week 2026 begins. Police have appealed for anyone with information to contact them, quoting reference 342 of 08/11/26.