A MAN who raped, controlled and abused a woman — including knocking her unconscious while she was pregnant — has been jailed for 15 years. Dominic McStravick, 29, must also serve a further five years on extended licence after being convicted of what police described as his 'monstrous crimes'. "Dominic McStravick subjected his victim to months of suffering and torment," said … [Read more...] about ‘Monstrous crimes’: Man jailed for 15 years for raping, assaulting and controlling woman
Two arrested after gardaí in Dublin seize more than €1m in drugs and cash
TWO people have been arrested after gardaí seized more than €1m in drugs and cash following an operation in Dublin on Tuesday. The discovery was made following a search of a residential property in the Old Bawn area, Dublin 24. Controlled drugs — including cannabis, cocaine and ketamine — with a combined estimated street value of approximately €950,000 were found. Gardaí also … [Read more...] about Two arrested after gardaí in Dublin seize more than €1m in drugs and cash
Co. Down house severely damaged in arson attack
POLICE have appealed for information after a house in Co. Down was targeted in an arson attack. The incident took place in Kilkeel in the early hours of this morning, causing severe damage to the property. No one was in the house at the time, however, police say they are treating the incident as arson with intent to endanger life. "Shortly after 2am, police attended the scene … [Read more...] about Co. Down house severely damaged in arson attack
Police warn over suspected ‘cowboy builders’ travelling in van with Irish registration plates
POLICE in North Yorkshire in England have issued a warning over suspected 'cowboy builders', who are believed to be travelling in a van with Irish registration plates. The builders have reportedly been cold calling at houses in the Ryedale area, specifically in Amotherby, offering their services. However, police have warned that customers are being charged for additional work … [Read more...] about Police warn over suspected ‘cowboy builders’ travelling in van with Irish registration plates
Man in his 70s dies in four-vehicle collision in Co. Wexford
A MAN in his 70s has died following a four-vehicle collision in Co. Wexford. The incident occurred on the N25 at Orristown near Killinick at around 5.15pm on Tuesday. "The driver of one of the vehicles, a male in his 70s, was pronounced deceased at the scene," read garda statement. "His body was removed to University Hospital Waterford where a post mortem examination will take … [Read more...] about Man in his 70s dies in four-vehicle collision in Co. Wexford