A GP from Ireland has been jailed after being found guilty of sexually assaulting two women during physiotherapy examinations in north-east England. Muhammad Iqbal, 64, of Julianstown, Co. Meath was arrested and charged with two counts of sexual assault following the incidents in Darlington and Sunderland in late 2023. He denied the charges but was found guilty of both … [Read more...] about GP from Co. Meath jailed over sexually assaulting women during physiotherapy examinations
Man from Co. Armagh among trio in court after attempting to tunnel into London jewellery shop
A MAN from Co. Armagh is one of three people who have appeared in court after attempting to tunnel their way into a London jewellery shop. Sergiu Plastin, 42, of Portadown as well as Ioan Asafeti, 39, and Laurentiu-Daniel Nitisoara, 38, attempted to burgle the jewellers in Tooting last month by tunnelling in from a neighbouring massage parlour. After being arrested, an … [Read more...] about Man from Co. Armagh among trio in court after attempting to tunnel into London jewellery shop
Four men charged over Co. Tyrone bonfire ‘hate display’
FOUR MEN have been charged in connection with a bonfire in Co. Tyrone, which police have described as a 'hate display'. The bonfire in the Moygashel area featured a replica of a mosque on top as well as signs reading 'Secure our borders' and 'End the threat of radical Islam'. It was due to be lit on the traditional date of July 11 ahead of the North's Twelfth events but was … [Read more...] about Four men charged over Co. Tyrone bonfire ‘hate display’
PSNI officer dismissed over sexual relationship with woman he met during assault investigation
A PSNI officer has been dismissed after beginning a sexual relationship with a woman he met during the course of an assault investigation. The officer contacted the woman on social media within a day of taking her statement and the pair subsequently began a sexual relationship, moved in together and had a child. Police Ombudsman Jacqui Durkin described the officer's actions … [Read more...] about PSNI officer dismissed over sexual relationship with woman he met during assault investigation
Teenage cyclist dies in Co. Meath hit-and-run
A TEENAGE cyclist has died following a hit-and-run incident in Co. Meath. The collision, involving a van and a bicycle, occurred at around 8.05pm on Tuesday at Nugentstown, Kells. A statement from gardaí said the van failed to remain at the scene. "The cyclist (an adult male aged in his late teens) was pronounced deceased at the scene," it added. "His body has since been … [Read more...] about Teenage cyclist dies in Co. Meath hit-and-run