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A MAN has been arrested after fleeing the scene of a collision in Co. Down PSNI officers were called when a beige Audi A4 crashed on the Quoile Bridge in Downpatrick at around 10.15pm on September 22. The driver left the scene but a short time later was seen speeding through a police checkpoint on the Killyleagh Road. Police officers who followed the Audi came across the car on … [Read more...] about Driver who fled scene of collision and sped through police checkpoint caught hiding in bush

THE body of an Irish man who was killed 40 years ago in Co. Clare is due to be exhumed today. Patrick Nugent died in unexplained circumstances at Bunratty Folk Park in 1984. Patrick Nugent died in unexplained circumstances in 1984 His remains will be exhumed this morning, at the family grave in Co Clare, as part of a renewed garda investigation into his death. Mr Nugent, 23, … [Read more...] about Body of Irish man killed 40 years ago will be exhumed by gardai

WARNING: This story contains a graphic image below A WOMAN from Co. Tipperary has been banned from owning a dog for life after an animal in her care endured 'needless and preventable' suffering. The 46-year-old from Mullinahone, Co. Tipperary, appeared at Clonmel District Court on September 3 and pleaded guilty to four charges under the Animal Health and Welfare Act. The IPSCA … [Read more...] about Co. Tipperary woman banned from owning dogs for life following pet’s ‘needless and preventable’ suffering

A MAN from Co. Down who posted guns to himself from the United States — including an AR-15 assault rifle — has been sentenced to 10 months in prison, suspended for 12 months. William McMullan, 66, of Loughdoo Road in Newtownards, appeared before Downpatrick Crown Court on Thursday where he pleaded guilty to firearms importation offences. Following his sentencing the following … [Read more...] about Co. Down man sentenced after posting himself AR-15 assault rifle and handguns from the US

A MAN has been jailed for 14 years for the manslaughter of his vulnerable uncle earlier this year. Liam Elms, 41, was last month cleared of murder but convicted of the manslaughter of 58-year-old Paul Lavery. Police said Elms, who acted as his uncle's carer, inflicted 'appalling injuries' on Mr Lavery, who died a week after the attack. Incident The incident occurred at a … [Read more...] about Man who inflicted ‘appalling injuries’ on vulnerable uncle is jailed for 14 years for manslaughter