January 15, 2025 | Incident and Crime Statistics , Calls for Service (999/101/Response Times)
Request: [FOI/13378]
Category: Incident and Crime Statistics
Subject: UFO Sightings
Your request for information has now been considered. In respect of Section 1(1)(a) of the Act we can confirm that the Police Service of Northern Ireland does hold information to which your request relates. The decision has been taken to disclose the following.
Request 1
I was wondering how many reports have the PSNI received in Northern Ireland in 2024 for unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and/or unexplained sightings?
Request 2
Of the sightings this year, could you share any details of the reported UFO sighting?
Request 3
Where were the sightings and what was reported?
Answer
There were a total of 4 reported UFO/unexplained sightings in 2024. Please see details below:
Sighting 1, Crumlin, 01/02/2024
RP STATED ON 29/02/24, NOTED A SIX INCH OBJECT WITH 8-10 LIGHTS ALONG ITS PERIMETER.
Sighting 2, Belfast, 17/10/2024
CALLER REPORTS AROUND 11PM, NOTED A FLYING OBJECT RISING INTO THE SKY FROM THE DIRECTION BEHIND THEIR HOUSE. IT HAD A VAPOUR TRAIL BUT MADE NO SOUND AT ALL. IT HAD GREEN AND RED FLASHING LIGHTS. IT WENT OVER THE HOUSE AND OUT TOWARDS THE DOCKS AREA.
Sighting 3, Newtownabbey, 27/10/2024
CALLER STATES HIS WIFE OBSERVED A UFO THROUGH THEIR CAMERA IN MAY, AND IT HAS VISITED THEM EVERY NIGHT SINCE. DESCRIBED AS BRIGHT LIGHT WITH HOLES IN THE BOTTOM.
Sighting 4, Bangor, 11/12/2024
CALLER REPORTS SHE SAW WHAT SHE THINKS WAS A UFO FROM HER BEDROOM WINDOW IN APRIL (AT APPROX 2300 HRS) - SHE HAS IT RECORDED ON HER PHONE. IT APPEARED INITIALLY LIKE A VERY BRIGHT STAR, IT THEN WENT DARK AND REAPPEARED AS RED AND THEN GREEN BEFORE FLYING ACROSS THE SKY LIKE A PLANE. SHE SAID SOMETHING THAT SUGGESTED SHE HAD SEEN ONE BEFORE - WHEN ASKED SHE SAID SHE AND FRIENDS HAD SEEN ONE WHEN IN CLOGHY YEARS AGO.