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A MURDER investigation is underway after a man died following an assault in Belfast. Police were called to the incident at a home in north Belfast at around 6pm on July 20. Paul Mackin Junior was found seriously injured at the property and taken to hospital for treatment. The 44-year-old, who hailed from the north Belfast area, died in hospital last night. “Just before 6pm on … [Read more...] about Murder investigation underway after man dies in Belfast

A GARDA station in Co. Offaly has been forced to close after two officers fell ill. Edenderry Garda Station in Tullamore has closed after two male garda became unwell while on duty yesterday. “The members were involved in processing vape products seized from a commercial premises during an ongoing investigation,” a Garda spokesperson confirmed. “Both male members are currently … [Read more...] about Garda station closed after two officers fall ill while ‘processing vape products’

A MAN has been charged in connection with an assault on a police officer in east Belfast. The officer was injured by a member of the public while he responded to reports of youths on e-bikes, the PSNI has confirmed. The incident happened in the Queens Road area on the evening of July 21. “The man, aged 34, was arrested and has since been charged with offences including grievous … [Read more...] about Man charged after police officer assaulted

A COUNCILLOR who became critically ill after contracting meningitis b as a teenager has called for a vaccination programme to be rolled out across Ireland. SDLP Councillor Séamas de Faoite was 14 when he contracted the infection, which affects the lining of the brain and spinal cord. He became critically ill as a result and still lives with the effects today he said this week … [Read more...] about Councillor left ‘critically ill’ after contracting meningitis B calls for vaccination rollout across Ireland

A MAN has died following a road traffic collision in Co. Kilkenny. The collision, involving a van and a pedestrian, occurred on the R693 near Arigan Bridge, Cooleshal, Freshford at around 9.30am today. The pedestrian, a man in his 30s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body was taken to University Hospital Waterford where a port-mortem examination is due to take … [Read more...] about Man dies following collision in Co. Kilkenny