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IMAGES of 99 people who gardaí want to speak to in connection with their investigation into the riots in Dublin last year have been released today. The police force is urging the public to help identify these ‘persons of interest’ through the image database, which was posted on the their website this morning. Images of 99 'persons of interest' have been posted on the garda … [Read more...] about Gardaí issue images of 99 ‘persons of interest’ in connection with Dublin riots

TWO men have been arrested after a patrol car was rammed in a police pursuit in the early hours of the morning. Police spotted a speeding car on the Westlink in west Belfast at around 2.30am yesterday morning (November 18). The driver failed to stop when signalled to by officers, but instead driving off at an increased speed, at one stage while on the wrong side of the … [Read more...] about Two arrests after patrol car rammed in early morning police chase

FOUR people have been arrested in Dublin this week in connection with the riots that erupted in the city nearly a year ago. Gardaí in Store Street conducted a number of search operations in the Irish capital yesterday. During the searches, four males, aged in their 30s, 20s, late teens and one juvenile, were arrested in connection with the riots which broke out on November 23, … [Read more...] about Further four people arrested in ongoing investigation into Dublin riots

TODAY marks 1,000 days since the outbreak of war in Ukraine. The sombre milestone was marked in Ireland by Taoiseach Simon Harris, who pledged to stand with the nation for "as long as it takes". “Today, Tuesday November 19, 2024, marks 1,000 days of Russia’s horrific war against our friends in Ukraine,” he said in a statement. “The destruction and loss of life inflicted by … [Read more...] about Taoiseach urges Ukrainians to ‘stay strong’ as sombre 1,000 days of war milestone falls

THREE people were held in a bedroom while a masked gang burgled a house in Co. Down last night. Two of the intruders searched the property in Carryduff while a third detained the occupants, before the gang made off with cash and jewellery. Police have now appealed for information as they attempt to track down those responsible for the burglary. "Shortly before 9.45pm, it was … [Read more...] about Three people held in bedroom as masked gang burgled Co. Down house