Man who ‘brazenly attacked’ innocent bystander in fatal attack is found not guilty of murder

A MAN who 'brazenly attacked' an innocent bystander, who died after being hit with a single punch, has been found not guilty of murder. Kieran Egan, 30, and Dyce Barnfield, 31, were both found not guilty of the murder of David Hallatt when the jury returned their verdicts on Tuesday. Mr Hallatt, 57, had been attempting to calm others during a disturbance outside a Chichester … [Read more...] about Man who ‘brazenly attacked’ innocent bystander in fatal attack is found not guilty of murder

FAI CUP holders Drogheda United have distanced themselves from MMA fighter Conor McGregor after he posted pictures on social media posing with the trophy. The 36-year-old shared the images on Instagram, which showed him with his arm around the cup while holding a UFC belt, flanked by two pints of his Forged Irish Stout. Commenting on the pictures, McGregor said they were taken … [Read more...] about FAI Cup holders Drogheda United distance themselves from Conor McGregor after Instagram post

A MAN arrested on Tuesday over the murder of Adnan Asic in Dublin more than two years ago has been released without charge. Mr Asic, 60, was pronounced dead in hospital after being found with serious injuries in the Old Navan Road area of Blanchardstown in October 2022. Gardaí arrested a man in his 40s on Tuesday in connection with the death, adding that they had commenced a … [Read more...] about Man arrested over 2022 murder of 60-year-old man in Dublin is released without charge

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after an off-duty police officer was shot in Co. Antrim. The incident occurred at around 9.30pm on Monday in Beverley Road, Newtownabbey, on the outskirts of Belfast. The injured officer was taken to hospital, while the arrested man remains in custody. "I can confirm that the injured man was an off-duty police officer, … [Read more...] about Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after off-duty police officer shot in Co. Antrim

THE PSNI have appealed for information after a body was recovered in Spain during searches for missing Belfast man John George. The family of the 37-year-old raised the alarm on December 18 after he failed to return from a holiday in Alicante. Formal identification has yet to take place but Mr George's family believe clothing and tattoos on the body found yesterday indicate it … [Read more...] about PSNI appeal for information after body recovered in search for Belfast man missing in Spain