A MAN from Belfast has been sentenced to three years' imprisonment following a 'savage assault' on two men. Mark McKechnie punched one of his victims and hit him with a hatchet before threatening to cut his toes off. At Downpatrick Crown Court today, he was sentenced for grievous bodily harm, common assault and false imprisonment. The 28-year-old was convicted following an … [Read more...] about Belfast man jailed for ‘savage assault’ in which he threatened to cut victim’s toes off
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Two arrested after Just Stop Oil activists target Stonehenge with orange powder paint
TWO people have been arrested after activists from Just Stop Oil targeted Stonehenge with orange powder paint. The incident unfolded at around 12pm at the 5,000-year-old monument in Wiltshire, England as a man and woman sprayed several stones on the eve of tomorrow's summer solstice. In a statement, Just Stop Oil said the protest was aimed at getting the next British government … [Read more...] about Two arrested after Just Stop Oil activists target Stonehenge with orange powder paint
Pedestrian dies from injuries following Co. Waterford collision earlier this month
A PEDESTRIAN who was injured in a collision in Co. Waterford earlier this month has passed away. The man, aged in his 60s, was involved in a collision with a truck on the N25 near Ardmore at around 6.20pm on June 9. He sustained serious injuries and was taken to Cork University Hospital for treatment. Today, gardaí revealed that the injured man had since passed away. "The … [Read more...] about Pedestrian dies from injuries following Co. Waterford collision earlier this month
Co. Down man guilty of child rape is jailed for four-and-a-half years
A MAN from Co. Down who was found guilty of child rape has been jailed for four-and-a-half years. The 39-year-old man from the Newtownards area was also found guilty of causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity. He was sentenced to nine years at Downpatrick Crown Court on Tuesday, with half of his sentence to be served on licence. The man, who cannot be named in … [Read more...] about Co. Down man guilty of child rape is jailed for four-and-a-half years
Irish public urged to ‘stop feeding deer’ as human interaction is affecting their health
A CAMPAIGN has been launched to stop people feeding the deer at Dublin’s Phoenix Park as the human interaction is causing the animals “health issues”. Research conducted by University College Dublin (UCD) has uncovered a range of negative effects people feeding the deer has had on their behaviour and wellbeing. Their findings show the deer at the park have been fed foods such … [Read more...] about Irish public urged to ‘stop feeding deer’ as human interaction is affecting their health