A MAN has been charged with attempted murder after a police officer was seriously injured in a collision in Co. Down. The incident, which happened in Downpatrick at around 5.30am on May 31, involved a stolen police car. The officer was taken to hospital where he is being reated fro serious injuries. A 36-year-old man has since been charged with attempted murder, aggravated … [Read more...] about Man charged with attempted murder after police officer hit by car
Woman wanted to serve time for child sex offences in Lithuania extradited from Northern Ireland
A WOMAN wanted to serve time in Lithuania for child sexual offences has been extradited from Northern Ireland. The 23-year-old was arrested at a property in the Coalisland area of Co. Tyrone after being found hiding in wardrobe. Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s International Policing Unit arrested the woman yesterday afternoon (July 3) after forcing entry … [Read more...] about Woman wanted to serve time for child sex offences in Lithuania extradited from Northern Ireland
Gael Londain to host inaugural schools’ Gaelic football tournament
A GAELIC football club is set to welcome pupils from 15 schools this week as it hosts its first ever school’s tournament. Gael Londain, based at the Hazelwood Centre in Surrey, will hold the inaugural Gael Londain Gaelic Football Schools Tournament on Friday, bringing together primary and secondary school pupils for an afternoon of Gaelic games. The club, founded in 2016, has … [Read more...] about Gael Londain to host inaugural schools’ Gaelic football tournament
Stephen McCullagh gets life for ‘shockingly violent’ murder of pregnant partner Natalie McNally
A MAN who murdered his pregnant partner in a 'sustained and shockingly violent' attack and went to extreme lengths to cover up his involvement has been jailed for life. Stephen McCullagh, 36, attacked 32-year-old Natalie McNally in her home in Lurgan, Co. Armagh on December 18, 2022. He attempted to create an alibi by pretending he was recording a live YouTube stream at the … [Read more...] about Stephen McCullagh gets life for ‘shockingly violent’ murder of pregnant partner Natalie McNally
Starmer ‘apologises unreservedly’ to families of five people killed by British Army in 1972 Springhill Massacre
BRITISH Prime Minister Keir Starmer has apologised to the families of five unarmed people shot and killed by the British Army in the Springhill Massacre more than 50 years ago. Catholic priest Father Noel Fitzpatrick, 42, Patrick Butler, 37, John Dougal, 16, David McCafferty, 15, and Margaret Gargan, 13, died during the shooting in west Belfast on July 9, 1972. The findings of … [Read more...] about Starmer ‘apologises unreservedly’ to families of five people killed by British Army in 1972 Springhill Massacre