POLICE investigating a serious assault which left a man in hospital have made an arrest. The victim, aged in his 30s, is believed to have been “struck with a blunt instrument” in the attack, the PSNI have confirmed. He was assaulted in the Montague Atreeet area of Portadown, Co. Armagh on the evening of May 5 at around 6.20pm. PSNI detectives investigating the incident, which … [Read more...] about Arrest made after man hospitalised following ‘serious’ attack
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Arrest after teenage girl dies in collision in Co. Wicklow
A TEENAGE girl has died following a single-vehicle collision in Co. Wicklow. The girl was a passenger in the car when the collision occurred shortly before 5am on Sunday at Slaney Park in Baltinglass. She was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the car, a male teenager, has been arrested on suspicion of offences under the Road Traffic Act. He is currently being … [Read more...] about Arrest after teenage girl dies in collision in Co. Wicklow
Encampment in support of Palestine forces TCD to close Book of Kells Experience
AN ONGOING protest in support of Palestine in the grounds of Trinity College Dublin (TCD) has forced the university to close several facilities, including the Book of Kells Experience. The protest began on Friday evening, resulting in the university limiting access to the campus to staff and students only. Around 70 protestors are involved in the demonstration, while images … [Read more...] about Encampment in support of Palestine forces TCD to close Book of Kells Experience
Young woman dies after falling at Cliffs of Moher
A WOMAN has died after falling at the Cliffs of Moher in Co. Clare. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon while the woman, aged in her 20s, was visiting the popular tourist attraction with friends. According to RTÉ News, the Coast Guard, RNLI and members of An Garda Síochána responded to the incident. The woman's body was recovered from the water at around 3pm by an RNLI … [Read more...] about Young woman dies after falling at Cliffs of Moher
Pensioner assaulted during attempted hijacking in Co. Down
A PENSIONER has been assaulted during an attempted hijacking in Co. Down. The incident occurred in Dromore during the early hours of Saturday morning. Police say the victim, a man in his 70s, was left distressed by the incident and are now appealing for information. "It was reported that a man aged in his 70s left his home in the Beech Grove area at around 12.30am to move his … [Read more...] about Pensioner assaulted during attempted hijacking in Co. Down