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Woman jailed for glassing ex-partner at snooker hall

April 1, 2025 by

A WOMAN who smashed a pint glass into her ex-partner’s face has been jailed following a hearing at Swansea Crown Court. Roisin Hannon, of Siloh Crescent in Landore, Swansea, was sentenced for 26 months after previously pleading guilty to inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent. The court heard that Hannon, 28, came across her ex during a night out at a snooker club in the … [Read more...] about Woman jailed for glassing ex-partner at snooker hall

Police hunt man who ‘knocked woman unconscious’ in street

April 1, 2025 by

POLICE have appealed for witnesses after a woman was knocked unconscious by a man in an early morning assault in Co. Down. The woman, aged in her 30s, was assaulted after arguing with the man in the Newry Street area of Banbridge just after midnight on March 30. The incident happened in Newry Street, Banbridge A second woman who attempted to stop the attack was also … [Read more...] about Police hunt man who ‘knocked woman unconscious’ in street

Caravan destroyed in suspected arson attack

April 1, 2025 by

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a caravan was destroyed in a suspected arson attack in Co. Down. The incident happened in the Creevyargon Road area of Ballynahinch on March 23. In a statement released this week the PSNI confirmed the caravan was set alight at around 12.10am. Officers attended and firefighters from the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service … [Read more...] about Caravan destroyed in suspected arson attack

Man charged with attempted murder after pub stabbing

April 1, 2025 by

POLICE have charged a man with attempted murder after a stabbing attack at a pub in Armagh. A man was assaulted at a pub in the Concessions Road area of Crossmaglen at around 9.30pm on March 30. “The man, aged in his 40s, suffered deep lacerations to his hand and a number of more superficial wounds to his head and neck,” the PSNI’s Detective Sergeant Dougherty confirmed. The … [Read more...] about Man charged with attempted murder after pub stabbing

Cardinal Farrell issues preservation of human life statement

March 31, 2025 by

CARDINAL Kevin Farrell’s new pastoral framework entitled Life is Always a Good: Initiating Processes for a Pastoral Care of Human Life has been published by his Vatican department, the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life. The document calls for renewed efforts to defend and promote human life in all contexts. The Bishops Conference of England and Wales have welcomed its … [Read more...] about Cardinal Farrell issues preservation of human life statement

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