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Police investigate after woman sexually assaulted in Co. Armagh

Police investigate after woman sexually assaulted in Co. Armagh

July 31, 2024 by

POLICE have appealed for witnesses after a woman was sexually assaulted in Co. Armagh. The incident occurred in the Aldervale area of Craigavon at around 10.20pm on Tuesday. Police said the victim, aged in her 40s, has been left 'extremely distressed' by the assault. "This assault is reported to have occurred yesterday, Tuesday, July 30, at approximately 10.20pm in the … [Read more...] about Police investigate after woman sexually assaulted in Co. Armagh

Prisoner who strangled cellmate to death is convicted of manslaughter by dismissed responsibility

July 31, 2024 by

A PRISONER who strangled his cellmate to death has been convicted of manslaughter by dismissed responsibility. Michael Harkin killed 38-year-old Dan Childs at HMP Bristol in south-west England in June last year, his crime coming to light after he had attacked a former cellmate. Harkin, 35, has been remanded ahead of his sentencing on Friday, October 11. "Our thoughts are … [Read more...] about Prisoner who strangled cellmate to death is convicted of manslaughter by dismissed responsibility

Woman charged with murder following death of Gillian Connelly in Lincolnshire

July 31, 2024 by

A WOMAN has been charged with murder following the death of 44-year-old Gillian Connelly in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. Ms Connelly died in hospital on Sunday after being discovered with serious injuries at 4.20am that day in Wheeldon Street in the town, around 30 miles west of Sheffield. Last night, police charged 37-year-old Stephanie McLaggan with murder. Ms McLaggan, of … [Read more...] about Woman charged with murder following death of Gillian Connelly in Lincolnshire

Man jailed for 14 years after killing pedestrian in road rage attack

July 31, 2024 by

A MAN who killed a pedestrian in a road rage attack has been jailed for 14 years. Jake McIntyre, 29, struck Andrew Peart with a tyre lever before punching him in the attack in Guide Post, Northumberland, on August 22 last year. Mr Peart, 39, initially appeared fine after the assault but was admitted to hospital several hours later and was found to have sustained catastrophic … [Read more...] about Man jailed for 14 years after killing pedestrian in road rage attack

Gardaí appeal for information on teen missing from Dublin home for a week

July 31, 2024 by

GARDAÍ are seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 17-year-old Aurel Hoxha, who was last seen a week ago. Aurel was reported missing from his home in Clontarf, Dublin 3, last Wednesday, July 24. He was last seen at approximately midday that day. Aurel is described as being just under six feet in height, with a slim build, brown hair and brown eyes. When … [Read more...] about Gardaí appeal for information on teen missing from Dublin home for a week

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