Security alert that sparked ‘shameful’ disorder in Derry is declared a hoax

A SECURITY alert that sparked hours of disorder in Derry on Tuesday evening has been declared an elaborate hoax. The disorder developed following the discovery of a suspicious device at around 7.45pm in Southway in the Creggan area. Police said children as young as six were involved in the 'shameful' scenes, which saw officers pelted with petrol bombs, fireworks and … [Read more...] about Security alert that sparked ‘shameful’ disorder in Derry is declared a hoax

AN IRISHWOMAN who was being detained in Dubai after reportedly being the victim of a serious assault is to return home. The case of 28-year-old Tori Towey was raised in the Dáil yesterday by Sinn Féin's May Lou McDonald. She claimed the Roscommon native had been the victim of a 'severe beating' but in the wake of the incident, was herself charged with attempted suicide and … [Read more...] about Irish woman held in Dubai after suffering ‘horrific attack’ to return home

THE FAMILY of a woman who was killed by her husband have called for improvements to mental health services in Northern Ireland. Gary Baird, 65, killed his wife 60-year-old wife Susan at their South Belfast home in August 2020. At Belfast Crown Court today, Baird was sentenced to serve seven years, having previously pleaded guilty to manslaughter by way of diminished … [Read more...] about Children of woman killed by husband call for improved mental health services

AN elderly man who was found seriously injured on a road died in hospital days after the incident. Patrick McCooey was found with serious injuries on Royal Drive in Leigh, Greater Manchester on June 28. On July 3, the 72-year-old died in hospital from his injuries, Greater Manchester Police have confirmed. This week his family paid an emotional tribute to Mr McCooey, whom they … [Read more...] about ‘Heartbroken’ family pay tribute as elderly man with ‘heart of gold’ dies in hospital

A MAN has been charged with the murder of an Irishman in Manchester. Direece Roche is due to appear Manchester Magistrates Court today. The 30-year-old, from Longsight, is charged with the murder of Mr McDwyer, who was found dead at a house in Platt Lane, Fallowfield at around 8.50am on July 1. Paying tribute to the 64-year-old, his family said: “Fintan was our own gentle … [Read more...] about Man charged with murder of Irishman Fintan McDwyer in Manchester