Police Causeway Coast and Glens

Today we are launching our campaign to encourage people to make non-emergency reports online. Read more at orlo.uk/P3eok

Today, members of the TSG were conducting both uniformed and plain clothes duties in the Portrush area as part of Project Servator. The patrols were in relation to providing public reassurance around the 153rd Open, Royal Portrush. #TheOpen#Keepingpeoplesafe #ProjectServator

For the final day of The Open, the Project Servator Team were again on patrol in the Portush area. The Team deployed in both uniform and plain clothes during the public reassurance operation. #TheOpen ##ProjectServator

Our officers have been out and about today on police quad bikes, providing reassurance across shared public places and spaces as The Open Championship comes to an end. #TheOpen

The Project Servator Team have been conducting patrols in the Portush area today. Using both uniformed and plain clothes officers , the Team have spoken with numerous individuals as part of a public reassurance plan. #TheOpen #ProjectServator

A number of engagements took place today between the Project Servator Team and the public in the Portrush area. The Team deployed in both uniform and plain clothes as part of a public reassurance operation. #TheOpen ##ProjectServator

Today the Project Servator Team were again carrying out high visibility and plain clothes patrols in the Portrush area. The Team visited The Open, Portrush town centre and several other areas to increase public reassurance in the area. #TheOpen #ProjectServator

Today the Project Servator Team were again out in both uniform and plain clothes in the Portrush area. The officers carried out numerous deployments as part of a public reassurance operation. #ProjectServator #TheOpen

Today members of the TSG were conducting both uniformed and plain clothes patrols of the Portrush area. The officers were deployed in relation to the 153rd Open and used their training as part of Project Servator to provide public reassurance. #TheOpen #ProjectServator

We are advising road users to be mindful of the change in weather this morning here in Portrush, with more rain due. If you’re travelling to The Open, please take extra care on the roads, as road surfaces are very slippery due to excess water. Remember to exercise caution.

Today is the day! The 153rd Open returns to Royal Portrush. Our officers are on the ground to keep everyone safe. Need help? Just ask. Be alert, trust your instincts and report anything suspicious to officers or stewards. Together we’ve got it covered. #TheOpen

We are deploying Project Servator at The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush. Uniform and plain-clothes officers will be on patrol. See something suspicious? Trust your instinct. Report it to an officer, call 101 or report online orlo.uk/skjGd

We’re appealing for information after damage was caused to an Orange Hall in Rasharkin overnight. Supt McIldowney: “The Police Service condemns all sectarian hate crime and criminal damage caused to any property is absolutely unacceptable.” Full details: orlo.uk/Ah2Qh

We are reminding the public of the importance of personal safety at #TheOpen, as the most significant event happening in Portrush returns next week. Our Safe Transport Team will be on hand to ensure everyone can arrive to their destination safely if using public transport.

As Portrush prepares for The 153 rd Open, temporary traffic and parking measures will be in place to ease congestion and ensure safety. Use @Translink_NI public transport or Park and Ride where possible. Please follow event signage. Travel safe and enjoy the North Coast.

With The 153rd Open Championship less than two weeks away, we are reminding the public that an air exclusion zone will be in place from 4.30am to 9pm every day from 13th -21st July inclusive. The area covered by the exclusion order can be viewed at: orlo.uk/menqD

Jason Murray (42) has been sentenced at Belfast Crown Court today for the manslaughter of Paul Rowlands (pictured with his daughter Lucy) in Portrush in July 2022. Read more here: orlo.uk/MiRUW

Police in Coleraine are aware of reports about a large pothole on the Bann Road, Ballymoney close to Ground Coffee. Road Service are aware. In the meantime, please drive with due care and attention on that section.

We’re going to be out and about in the run-up to and during #TheOpen with our Project Servator teams. This will include both uniformed and plain-clothed officers, working together to identify and deter criminal activity.

As The 153rd Open returns to Royal Portrush, public safety remains our top priority. We are urging everyone to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity or incidents – no matter how small they seem. Call 999 in an emergency, or speak directly to an officer at the event.

Detectives from our Major Investigation Team, investigating the murder of 55-year-old Patrick 'Paddy' Douglas, who died following a house fire in the Main Street area of Ballymoney on July 1st, have charged a 34-year-old woman with murder. See here: orlo.uk/gacOP