DETECTIVES investigating an alleged acid attack have charged two women in connection with the incident. It was reported that two people approached a man in Hilfield Lane, Aldenham, Hertfordshire on Monday, March 18 and threw what was believed to be a corrosive substance over him. On Wednesday, police arrested two women in connection with the incident. Angelina O’Drisscoll, 34, … [Read more...] about Two women charged after alleged acid attack
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Man jailed for killing ‘best friend’ in violent hammer attack
A MAN who killed his friend in a violent hammer attack has been handed a life sentence. Gary O'Neill, 32, was arrested after passengers on a bus from Birmingham to Glasgow overheard him talking on a phone about the attack and contacted police. O'Neill was found not guilty of the murder of Kenneth Ford by a jury at Birmingham Crown Court on December 12, 2023. However, during the … [Read more...] about Man jailed for killing ‘best friend’ in violent hammer attack
Two arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after boy reportedly stabbed by man in Co. Down
POLICE have arrested two people on suspicion of attempted murder following reports that a boy was stabbed by a man in Co. Down. A teenage girl was also assaulted during the incident, which took place in the Lough Park area of Ballynahinch at around 7.25pm on Saturday. Investigators have bow appealed for witnesses to contact them. "It was reported that a man and woman approached … [Read more...] about Two arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after boy reportedly stabbed by man in Co. Down
Mother and daughters killed in Co. Mayo collision to be laid to rest this week
A MOTHER and her two young daughters who died in a collision in Co. Mayo on Tuesday are to be laid to rest this week. Una Bowden, 47, Ciara Bowden, 14, and nine-year-old Saoirse Bowden were killed when their car was involved in a collision with a lorry on the N17 in Castlegar, outside Claremorris. Mrs Bowden's husband and the girls' father, David Bowden, is believed to have … [Read more...] about Mother and daughters killed in Co. Mayo collision to be laid to rest this week
The County Affair on tour with Creedence
The County Affair, a top Americana band with roots firmly in Ireland, are supporting Clearwater Creedence Revival on a short British tour. Next week they head for Coventry, and the HMV theatre, and April 6 sees them in London for a show at )2 Indigo. Founders Kevin Brennan and Tony Regan are lifelong friends and musical collaborators. Back in the late 1970s the guys were … [Read more...] about The County Affair on tour with Creedence