TWO police officers and a member of the public have been taken to hospital following a two-vehicle collision in Newry. The incident occurred in the Fathom Road area shortly before 7.30pm on Saturday and involved a police car that was responding to a separate incident. The injuries suffered by those involved are not believed to be life-threatening, however, the PSNI has said … [Read more...] about Police officers and member of the public hospitalised following Newry collision
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Tánaiste condemns Iran attack on Israel amid threat of further strikes
TÁNAISTE Michael Martin has condemned Iran's attack on Israel on Saturday, describing it as 'utterly unacceptable'. Tehran launched more than 300 drones and missiles at Israel, although most were shot down outside Israeli airspace. Iran said the strike was in response to an attack two weeks ago on the Iranian Embassy's consulate in Syria, which killed seven senior Iranian … [Read more...] about Tánaiste condemns Iran attack on Israel amid threat of further strikes
Co. Down man sentenced to 12 years after pleading guilty to more than 40 offences lined to EncroChat
A MAN has been sentenced to 12 years after pleading guilty to more than 40 offences linked to the encrypted EncroChat network. Michael O'Loughlin was arrested following a search of a property in Warrenpoint in 2020, during which police seized encrypted mobile phones SIM cards, drugs and cash. The 44-year-old from Co. Down was subsequently charged with dozens of offences, … [Read more...] about Co. Down man sentenced to 12 years after pleading guilty to more than 40 offences lined to EncroChat
Man charged over non-recent sexual abuse of children
A 73-YEAR-OLD man has been charged in relation to the non-recent sexual abuse of children. Thomas Davin, from Sale, Greater Manchester, has been charged with six counts of rape, four counts of sexual assault and one count of sexual activity with a child. It follows an investigation led by GMP's Trafford District Complex Safeguarding Hub into reports of non-recent sexual abuse … [Read more...] about Man charged over non-recent sexual abuse of children
Man charged with attempted murder following Co. Antrim stabbing
A MAN has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing in Co. Antrim. The incident occurred in the North Street area of Upper Ballinderry at around 3.40pm on Friday. A man was taken to hospital for treatment for his injuries, while a second man was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences. Police revealed on Saturday that a 26-year-old man had since been charged … [Read more...] about Man charged with attempted murder following Co. Antrim stabbing