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Woman detained in Belfast on Hungarian extradition warrant

Woman detained in Belfast on Hungarian extradition warrant

July 26, 2024 by

OFFICERS from the PSNI's International Policing Unit have arrested a 59-year-old woman on an extradition warrant issued by Hungary for seven theft offences. The offences are alleged to have taken place in the Budapest area in 2020 and 2021. The woman is due to appear before an extradition court in Belfast later today. "This arrest is [a] good example of our continued work to … [Read more...] about Woman detained in Belfast on Hungarian extradition warrant

‘A dangerous man’: Prolific child abuser jailed for more than 15 years

July 26, 2024 by

A PROLIFIC child abuser who targeted children through his role as a scout leader has been jailed for more than 15 years. In June 2023, Michael Costin pleaded guilty to 14 counts of indecent assault. The 59-year-old was convicted after the Metropolitan Police gathered evidence from 14 victims across Britain and Northern Ireland. At Snaresbrook Crown Court in London on Wednesday, … [Read more...] about ‘A dangerous man’: Prolific child abuser jailed for more than 15 years

St. Kevin of Glendalough

By Rosemary Rogers
IA Newsletter, July 27, 2024

July 25, 2024 by

Patron of Ireland | 498-618 | Feast Day June 3rd Since no biography of this holy hermit was written until 600 years after his death, the facts of his long life (120 years!) are scarce. Kevin, his name anglicized from Coemgen or ‘of blessed birth’ was born of the royal line of the kingdom of Leinster. Educated by monks, Kevin, while still a boy, vowed to spend his life in … [Read more...] about St. Kevin of Glendalough

Two charged with murder following discovery of missing man’s body in Belfast

July 24, 2024 by

TWO people have been charged with murder following the discovery of a missing man's body in Belfast. Kevin Davidson was last seen on July 10 in the Donegall Avenue area of the city. Sadly, the 34-year-old's body was found 10 days later on Saturday, July 20 at a property on Donegall Avenue. On Monday, the PSNI revealed they had launched a murder investigation and have these … [Read more...] about Two charged with murder following discovery of missing man’s body in Belfast

Police officer in Manchester removed from operational duties after ‘disturbing’ arrest video shared online

July 24, 2024 by

A POLICE OFFICER in Manchester has been removed from operational duties after a video shared online appeared to show a man being kicked and stamped on the head during an arrest. The video, which has been shared widely online, was recorded at Manchester Airport Terminal 2 on Tuesday evening. The Assistant Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police (GMP) tonight admitted the … [Read more...] about Police officer in Manchester removed from operational duties after ‘disturbing’ arrest video shared online

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