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A Co Down police station is expected to reopen after undergoing a deep clean after a number of officers stationed at the base tested positive for coronavirus. The PSNI temporarily closed Downpatrick Police Station on Tuesday following the outbreak. Another 22 officers have been forced to self-isolate. Assistant Chief Constable Alan Todd said the force's contact tracing programme and business continuity plan had swung into actions stressing officers' welfare was their priority. Ulster Unionist Councillor Alan Lewis commended police on their quick response. On Wednesday morning, he said: "I h...

A further 25 coronavirus deaths have been recorded in Northern Ireland, 21 of them occurring during the past 24 hours.

Police in Northern Ireland are facing a potential legal challenge over whether officers have the power to enter private homes to enforce Covid rules. Stormont’s Department of Health is also included in the move questioning the basis of the contention that coronavirus regulations give police the authority to enter private dwellings to investigate alleged breaches, such as holding house parties. Loyalist activist Jamie Bryson issued pre-action correspondence to the department and the Police Service of Northern Ireland on Sunday. He has also notified the Department of Justice as a noticed part...

The boss of supermarket chain Sainsbury's has said the company will enforce mask-wearing and shopping alone in its stores.

Police 'have powers to enter property to enforce Covid laws' PSNI Assistant Chief Constable Alan Todd says police can enter property to enforce covid laws. 12 January, 2021 01:00 ASSISTANT Chief Constable Alan Todd has said police do have powers of entry to enforce covid regulations, as he revealed168 fines were issued to members of the public over the weekend. An order for people to stay at home became legally enforceable on January 8. It was previously only contained in guidance. Last week chair of the Police Federation Mark Lindsay said there was a grey area...