A MAN has been charged with grievous bodily harm after a teenager was attacked in Co. Antrim. Police were called to the incident in Ahoghill at around 8.50pm on January 31, where a teenage boy was assaulted in a carpark within The Diamond area. “He sustained facial injuries as a result of the attack – and required hospital treatment,” the PSNI confirmed in a statement. “He was … [Read more...] about Man charged with GBH after teenager attacked
Armed robber threatens fast-food store staff with knife
A 35-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested following an attempted robbery at a fast-food store in Belfast. PSNI officers were called to the shop on the Falls Road at around midnight on February 2. “Two masked men - one of whom was armed with a knife - entered a fast-food business on the Falls Road at around midnight,” Detective Sergeant Stevenson said. "The armed man made his way … [Read more...] about Armed robber threatens fast-food store staff with knife
Thousands of pounds raised for Irish bus driver after ‘shameful and unjust’ sacking for punching thief
THOUSANDS of pounds have been raised in support of a bus driver who was sacked after punching a thief. More than 110,000 people have also signed a petition calling for Mark Hehir to be reinstated to his job with London bus company Metroline. The Co. Limerick native has received the backing of Tory MP Dr Kieran Mullan, who wrote to London Mayor Sadiq Khan saying Mr Hehir's … [Read more...] about Thousands of pounds raised for Irish bus driver after ‘shameful and unjust’ sacking for punching thief
Female pedestrian in her 80s dies following Co. Down collision
A WOMAN in her 80s has died following a collision in Co. Down. The incident, which involved a collision between a pedestrian and a car, occurred on Saturday evening on Carryduff. Police have now appealed for witnesses to the incident to contact them. "Police received a report at around 6.25pm on Saturday afternoon that a female pedestrian had been hit by a car in the Saintfield … [Read more...] about Female pedestrian in her 80s dies following Co. Down collision
Council workers require hospital treatment after early-morning attack in Belfast
THREE council workers required hospital treatment after being attacked in the early hours of Saturday morning in Belfast city centre. The three men were punched in the face and neck during the incident in the Little Donegall Street area. Police are now appealing for information as they attempt to trace two men in connection with the incident. "Our council workers are a vital … [Read more...] about Council workers require hospital treatment after early-morning attack in Belfast