Man murdered friend in brutal and sustained attack after wrongly accusing him of theft

A MAN who killed his friend after wrongly believing he had stolen from him has been found guilty of murder. Tony McDermott, 38, was stabbed and beaten by Nicholas Ward for two hours during the attack in Lincolnshire in October last year. Mr McDermott — who sustained 51 knife injuries, including 11 stab wounds — succumbed to his injuries at the scene. "Ward's actions were … [Read more...] about Man murdered friend in brutal and sustained attack after wrongly accusing him of theft

A MAN has been arrested after a member of the public and four police officers were assaulted in Co. Armagh. The incident unfolded in the early hours of Saturday in Portadown, during which the man spat, kicked, urinated and attempted to bite officers. He also brandished an imitation firearm as police attempted to arrest him. "Assaults on our officers, who are there to keep … [Read more...] about Man arrested after assaulting four police officers in Co. Armagh

TWO people have been airlifted to hospital following a serious road traffic collision in Co. Kerry. The incident, involving a van and an SUV, occurred on the N70 at Tullig Beg, Killorglin, shortly after 3.15pm on Friday. After gardaí and emergency services attended the scene, the drivers of both vehicles — a woman in her 50s and a man in his 30s — were airlifted to Cork … [Read more...] about Two people airlifted to hospital following serious collision in Co. Kerry

A MAN has been charged with attempted murder following a report of a stabbing in Co. Antrim. The 58-year-old was detained following the incident, which occurred in the West Road area of Portglenone at around 10am on Friday. A man who had sustained stab wounds to his neck and leg was taken to hospital, although his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. The arrested … [Read more...] about Man charged with attempted murder following stabbing in Co. Antrim

GARDAÍ in Donegal have renewed their appeal for information over a teenager who has been missing for more than a week. Steven Boyle, 15, from Magherabeg was last seen in Muff on Wednesday, April 17. Gardaí believe he may have travelled to the Co. Derry area. The teenager is described as 5' 7" tall, with a medium build, brown hair and blue eyes. When last seen, he was wearing a … [Read more...] about Gardaí renew appeal over teen missing from Co. Donegal