Man extradited from Germany to Northern Ireland to stand trial for human trafficking offences

A MAN wanted to stand trial for human trafficking offences in Northern Ireland has been extradited to Northern Ireland. The 40-year-old was arrested in Forstinning in Upper Bavaria on May 12, 2025 on foot of an extradition warrant. On Tuesday, June 24, officers from the PSNI’s International Policing Team completed extradition proceedings with his successful return to Northern … [Read more...] about Man extradited from Germany to Northern Ireland to stand trial for human trafficking offences

NEARLY 27 years after the deadliest attack of the Troubles, victims and survivors of the Omagh bombing are demanding more than condolences and symbolic gestures. They want the full truth - and they believe that can only be achieved through meaningful cooperation from both the British and Irish governments. The Omagh bombing on August 15, 1998, carried out by the Real IRA, … [Read more...] about Omagh bombing victims demand full accountability

POLICE investigating the murder of a pensioner in Co. Antrim more than 50 years ago have made a public appeal for information. Retired farmer Joseph Leitch lived alone in The Craigs, Cullybackey. His body was found at his home on the evening of April 22, 1972. It was later confirmed that he died from gunshot wounds. Joseph Leith was murdered in 1972 (Pic: PSNI) Police … [Read more...] about Police appeal for information over 1972 murder of retired farmer Joseph Leitch

POLICE have issued an anniversary appeal for information about a hit and run collision which killed a 20-year-old man. Fintan Traynor died after being hit by a car while walking home in the early hours of June 26, 2011, after a night out in Castleblayney, County Monaghan. The collision happened in Lemgare Road, which links the villages of Clontibret and Annyalla with Derrynoose … [Read more...] about Renewed appeal 14 years after man killed in hit and run while walking home from night out

A MAN has been arrested after being caught with a gun while in a Dublin taxi. Gardaí stopped the cab while on routine patrol in Turvey Avenue, Inchicore on June 24, after seeing two “males of interest” entering the vehicle. When the car stopped the officers “were met by a strong smell of cannabis” the police force said in a statement. Both men were searched and one of them was … [Read more...] about Man arrested after being caught with gun in taxi