A PENSIONER who attacked a man with an axe has been jailed. William Scott Kirkpatrick, of Russelltown Road in the Gracehill area of Ballymena in Co. Antrim, was sentenced to nine years behind bars following a hearing at Laganside Court in Belfast yesterday afternoon. He was previously convicted of multiple offences, including wounding with intent, possession of an offensive … [Read more...] about Pensioner who attacked neighbour with an axe jailed
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Woman left seriously injured following hit-and-run involving stolen car
A WOMAN is receiving treatment in hospital after being seriously injured in a hit-and-run collision in Co. Louth. The woman, aged in her 70s, was driving in Dundalk yesterday morning when her car was struck by an SUV on the Armagh Road (R177) at the junction with the Toberona Road. Gardaí and emergency services were called to the incident, which happened at around 1pm. The … [Read more...] about Woman left seriously injured following hit-and-run involving stolen car
President Higgins criticises NATO call for Europe to take on ‘wartime mindset’
IRELAND’S President Michael D Higgins has criticised a NATO warning that urged Europeans to develop a “wartime mindset” as the Russian-Ukraine conflict continues. Mark Rutte, who is Secretary General at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to “wipe Ukraine off the map” and could come after other parts of Europe … [Read more...] about President Higgins criticises NATO call for Europe to take on ‘wartime mindset’
Man sentenced for trafficking vulnerable young woman and paying for sexual services
A PENSIONER has been sentenced after being found guilty of trafficking a vulnerable young woman and paying for sexual services. Kenneth David Harvey appeared at Belfast Crown Court yesterday, where he was sentenced for the offences he was convicted of at an earlier court hearing. In November the 74-year-old, Old Road in Lisburn, was found guilty of human trafficking and three … [Read more...] about Man sentenced for trafficking vulnerable young woman and paying for sexual services
Cold case review helps bring knifepoint rapist to justice after 35 years
A COLD CASE REVIEW combined with advances in forensic technology have helped bring a knifepoint rapist to justice after 35 years. Michael O'Meara from Coventry in the West Midlands initially denied the allegations against him but ultimately pleaded guilty. The 58-year-old has now been jailed for 12 years over the 1989 attack in the city. "This was a harrowing and horrific … [Read more...] about Cold case review helps bring knifepoint rapist to justice after 35 years