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Man who sexually abused child is jailed for more than eight years

June 27, 2024 by

A MAN in his 40s who committed sexual abuse offences against a child has been jailed for more than eight years. Sean Begley admitted 10 offences, including sexual assault of a child and making indecent images of children. The 48-year-old, of Monsdale Road in Bristol, was sentenced to eight years and eight months at Bristol Crown Court on Tuesday. The victim of the offences … [Read more...] about Man who sexually abused child is jailed for more than eight years

Appeal for information on 13th anniversary of fatal Co. Monaghan hit-and-run

June 26, 2024 by

GARDAÍ have appealed for information on the 13th anniversary of a fatal hit-and-run in Co. Monaghan. In the early hours of Sunday, June 26, 2011, Fintan Traynor was struck by a car as he walked home after a night out in Castleblayney. The body of the 20-year-old was discovered by his uncle later that morning. The driver of the vehicle failed to stop and fled the scene of the … [Read more...] about Appeal for information on 13th anniversary of fatal Co. Monaghan hit-and-run

Boy sustains life-threatening injuries after quad bike collision in Derry

June 26, 2024 by

A BOY has been left with life-threatening injuries following a collision involving a quad bike in Co. Derry. The 14-year-old was taken to hospital following the single-vehicle collision, which occurred in the Ballygudden Road area of Eglington at around 11.30am on Tuesday. Police have now appealed for information about the incident. "Shortly before 11.30am, it was reported that … [Read more...] about Boy sustains life-threatening injuries after quad bike collision in Derry

Pair sentenced over ‘savage’ assault that left Belfast man with live-changing injuries

June 26, 2024 by

TWO men have been sentenced for their role in a 'savage' assault that left the victim with life-changing injuries. Anthony Harrison was today sentenced to nine-and-a-half years' imprisonment after being convicted of grievous bodily harm with intent over the 2022 assault. The 32-year-old from Newtownabbey will serve half his sentence in custody and half on licence. Also at … [Read more...] about Pair sentenced over ‘savage’ assault that left Belfast man with live-changing injuries

Man sentenced for attempted sexual communication with a child

June 26, 2024 by

A MAN in his 40s who believed he was communicating online with a 12-year-old girl has been sentenced to eight months in prison. William Alastair Hall was sentenced at Craigavon Crown Court on Tuesday for attempted sexual communication with a child and attempting to incite a child to engage in sexual activity. The 48-year-old from the Lisburn area will be placed on the Sex … [Read more...] about Man sentenced for attempted sexual communication with a child

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