TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man sustained serious injuries in a suspected machete attack in Co. Down. The incident happened in the Tipperary Lane area of Newcastle on Saturday afternoon. The suspects made off from the scene but were detained shortly afterwards in the Bunkers Hill area of nearby Castlewellan. "At approximately 12.30pm, … [Read more...] about Two men arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following Co. Down machete attack
Tánaiste warns of ‘spiral of escalation’ following US attacks on Iran’s nuclear sites
TÁNAISTE Simon Harris has warned of a 'spiral of escalation' following US attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities. Speaking last night, US President Donald Trump said American strikes had 'completely and totally obliterated' the sites at Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan. Iran's Foreign Ministry, meanwhile, has called the attacks a 'grave and unprecedented violation' of international law … [Read more...] about Tánaiste warns of ‘spiral of escalation’ following US attacks on Iran’s nuclear sites
‘A terrible tragedy’: Boy, 15, dies after getting into difficulty in water in Co. Meath
A TEENAGE boy has died after getting into difficulty while swimming in the River Nanny in Co. Meath. He has been named locally as Kofi Owusu, 15, from Dundalk, Co. Louth. In a statement, Kofi's school paid tribute to him and described the incident as 'a terrible tragedy'. It is believed the teenager and some friends had travelled to Laytown on Friday to enjoy the water on the … [Read more...] about ‘A terrible tragedy’: Boy, 15, dies after getting into difficulty in water in Co. Meath
Politicians condemn ‘shameful’ attack on Belfast Islamic Centre after viable device thrown inside
POLITICIANS have condemned an attack on the Belfast Islamic Centre, in which a viable device was thrown into the building, with Secretary of State Hilary Benn branding it 'shameful'. A window was broken and the device thrown into the building on University Road shortly after 10pm on Friday while people were praying inside. Police have said a man has been arrested under the … [Read more...] about Politicians condemn ‘shameful’ attack on Belfast Islamic Centre after viable device thrown inside
Community in shock after woman dies in house fire in Co. Armagh
A WOMAN aged in her 50s has died following a house fire in Co. Armagh. Police received a report of a fire in the Bearna Park area of Meigh, near Killeavy in Newry, at around 8.40am on Saturday. Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) crews from Newry, Warrenpoint and Crossmaglen extinguished the fire but sadly the woman was pronounced dead at the scene. A young male … [Read more...] about Community in shock after woman dies in house fire in Co. Armagh