A FORMER British police officer has been jailed after making more than 100 fraudulent expenses claims and receiving his salary when not at work, including on one occasion when he went to Ireland to watch rugby. Jamie Harrison, 55, from Droitwich, Worcestershire was secretary and treasurer of the West Mercia Police Federation (WMPF) between 2010 and 2018. However, he abused his … [Read more...] about Former British police officer who falsified timesheets to go on rugby trip to Ireland is jailed for fraud
Sinn Féin MLA slams ‘horrifying’ Israeli legislation to allow death penalty for Palestinian prisoners
A SINN FÉIN politician has described Israeli legislation that will allow Palestinian prisoners to be sentenced to death as 'horrifying'. Pat Sheehan, MLA for West Belfast, was speaking after the Bill was advanced by the Knesset's National Security Committee this week. The legislation, which would see Palestinians who are convicted of terrorism offences executed within 90 days … [Read more...] about Sinn Féin MLA slams ‘horrifying’ Israeli legislation to allow death penalty for Palestinian prisoners
Woman and teenage girl charged over Co. Tipperary assault that left young woman in critical condition
A WOMAN and a teenage girl have been charged over a serious assault on a young woman in Co. Tipperary. The incident occurred on the R494 at Birdhill shortly before 5.30pm on Saturday, March 21. The victim, 29-year-old Scarlett Faulker, sustained serious head injuries in the attack and was airlifted to hospital, where she remains in a critical condition. On Thursday, gardaí said … [Read more...] about Woman and teenage girl charged over Co. Tipperary assault that left young woman in critical condition
Police name man murdered in Co. Armagh altercation
POLICE have named a man murdered in Co. Armagh this week as Rolandas Kvederis. The 49-year-old died following an altercation in Portadown on Thursday. Two men arrested on suspicion of murder remain in police custody as investigators continue to appeal for information. "Shortly after 11pm [on Thursday], we received a report of an altercation at a property in the Ranfurley Road … [Read more...] about Police name man murdered in Co. Armagh altercation
Man in critical condition following Dublin assault
A MAN is in a critical condition in hospital following an early-morning assault in Dublin. The incident occurred in Amiens Street in the North Wall area at around 2.35am on Saturday. The man was subsequently taken to the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, where he is being treated for serious injuries. Gardaí have conducted a technical examination of the scene and have … [Read more...] about Man in critical condition following Dublin assault