POLICE have appealed for witnesses after a woman was knocked unconscious by a man in an early morning assault in Co. Down. The woman, aged in her 30s, was assaulted after arguing with the man in the Newry Street area of Banbridge just after midnight on March 30. The incident happened in Newry Street, Banbridge A second woman who attempted to stop the attack was also … [Read more...] about Police hunt man who ‘knocked woman unconscious’ in street
Caravan destroyed in suspected arson attack
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a caravan was destroyed in a suspected arson attack in Co. Down. The incident happened in the Creevyargon Road area of Ballynahinch on March 23. In a statement released this week the PSNI confirmed the caravan was set alight at around 12.10am. Officers attended and firefighters from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service … [Read more...] about Caravan destroyed in suspected arson attack
Man charged with attempted murder after pub stabbing
POLICE have charged a man with attempted murder after a stabbing attack at a pub in Armagh. A man was assaulted at a pub in the Concessions Road area of Crossmaglen at around 9.30pm on March 30. “The man, aged in his 40s, suffered deep lacerations to his hand and a number of more superficial wounds to his head and neck,” the PSNI’s Detective Sergeant Dougherty confirmed. The … [Read more...] about Man charged with attempted murder after pub stabbing
Cardinal Farrell issues preservation of human life statement
CARDINAL Kevin Farrell’s new pastoral framework entitled Life is Always a Good: Initiating Processes for a Pastoral Care of Human Life has been published by his Vatican department, the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life. The document calls for renewed efforts to defend and promote human life in all contexts. The Bishops Conference of England and Wales have welcomed its … [Read more...] about Cardinal Farrell issues preservation of human life statement
Taoiseach outlines Ireland’s strategy in response to US tariffs
AN Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said today that Ireland will use ‘every avenue’ at its disposal to weather the potential storm of American trade tariffs. The White House is expected to make an announcement Wednesday which could see world markets thrown into chaos if their economic plans are carried out. US President Trump said that reciprocal tariffs will now include ‘all … [Read more...] about Taoiseach outlines Ireland’s strategy in response to US tariffs