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AN UNMARKED Garda lorry is patrolling Ireland’s roads to catch drivers who use their phones or fail to wear their seatbelts while behind the wheel. The force confirmed the details of Operation IOMPAR today, which has seen them deploy the new unmarked HGV to help reduce collisions by detecting those driving while distracted. In operation already, the HGV will be used by Roads … [Read more...] about Unmarked garda lorry is patrolling Ireland’s roads to catch drivers on phones

A SOLICITOR has been appointed to lead the investigation into a Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland (PONI) data breach which leaked the personal details of 160 people. The breach occurred on August 29, 2024, when a three-page word document was “inadvertently released” to 22 people who had applied for a job at the organisation. The document contained the forename initial and … [Read more...] about Solicitor will oversee investigation into Police Ombudsman data leak affecting 160 staff members

A MAN who is wanted in Denmark where he is due to stand trial for murder has been arrested in Belfast. The 31-year-old was apprehended yesterday (September 16) by officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s International Policing Unit working alongside Danish Police. He was arrested in south Belfast and will be extradited back to Denmark to stand trial for murder and … [Read more...] about Man wanted for ‘senseless’ murder in Denmark arrested in Northern Ireland

SIMON HARRIS has visited Derry for the first time as Taoiseach. Mr Harris was in the city yesterday, where he had a series of engagements with political, civic society and community leaders. Speaking ahead of the trip, Mr Harris said he was looking forward to it, adding that it would allow him to “see and support the very positive North-South cooperation in the North-West … [Read more...] about Taoiseach makes first formal visit to Derry

POLICE are investigating a serious assault in Belfast which left a man with horrific injuries including broken arms and legs. PSNI officers were called to the incident at around 9pm on Sunday, September 15 where a man was found seriously injured in an alleyway just off the Azamor Street area of north Belfast. The man, who is aged in his 30s, was found with broken arms and legs … [Read more...] about Man left with broken arms and legs after ‘horrific’ assault