A MAN charged in connection with a homophobic attack in Armagh over the weekend will appear in court this morning. The man is due to appear at Newry Court today Police were called to reports of an attack on a man in the Culdee Crescent area of the city on Sunday night, March 30. The incident is being investigated as a "homophobic hate crime", the police force has … [Read more...] about Man due in court in connection with ‘homophobic hate crime’
Man due in court in connection with ‘homophobic hate crime’
Woman jailed for glassing ex-partner at snooker hall
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
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
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
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