NINE police officers were assaulted in Northern Ireland over the weekend the PSNI have confirmed. In a statement PSNI Chief Constable Jon Boutcher said the number of incidents where officers were injured while on duty in Derry and Strabane was “absolutely shocking”. “My message to those who think this behaviour is acceptable, it is that, unequivocally, it is not; and it should … [Read more...] about Nine police officers assaulted in series of ‘disgraceful’ attacks
Families move into Ireland’s first ever 3D-printed homes
THREE families have moved into new homes in Co. Louth which have been built using 3D printing technology. The new homeowners received their keys at a ceremony held at the groundbreaking site this month, which marks the first residential housing development constructed using 3D construction printing technology in Ireland. The families, who were all previously on the local … [Read more...] about Families move into Ireland’s first ever 3D-printed homes
Appeal for witnesses after man knocked unconscious in ‘racially motivated hate crime’
POLICE have launched an investigation after a man was knocked unconscious in what officers believe was a racially motivated hate crime. The victim was targeted as he walked through Belfast city centre with another man and a woman in the early hours of Sunday, February 2. “It was reported that two men and a woman were walking in the Royal Avenue area when they were approached by … [Read more...] about Appeal for witnesses after man knocked unconscious in ‘racially motivated hate crime’
Taoiseach keen to discuss ‘using AI as force for good’ while at Paris tech summit
TAOISEACH Micheál Martin is keen to discuss the use of artificial intelligence (AI) as a “force for good” while attending a tech summit with fellow European leaders in Paris this week. Mr Martin is in France today where he will attend the second day of the two-day AI Action Summit. The Irish leader arrived in Paris yesterday, following a brief stop in Brussels where he took … [Read more...] about Taoiseach keen to discuss ‘using AI as force for good’ while at Paris tech summit
Man charged with rape following serious sexual assault in Belfast
A MAN has been charged with rape after a serious sexual assault was reported in Belfast. PSNI officers have confirmed that the man, who is 43, has been charged with rape and a number of other offences, for which he appeared before Belfast Magistrates’ Court yesterday (February 10). Details of the alleged offence have not been released by the police force. “The man, aged 43, has … [Read more...] about Man charged with rape following serious sexual assault in Belfast