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Illegal scramblers seized after being spotted by police helicopter

Illegal scramblers seized after being spotted by police helicopter

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ILLEGAL scramblers have been seized in Belfast after being caught on surveillance by a police helicopter. Two electric scramblers were located by the PSNI’s Air Support Unit over the weekend as the police force continues to monitor use of the vehicles across the city. “Officers are actively patrolling the area due to real concern in the community regarding the dangerous driving … [Read more...] about Illegal scramblers seized after being spotted by police helicopter

‘Despicable’ man who robbed 92-year-old as she walked her dog jailed

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A MAN who robbed a 92-year-old woman as she walked her dog has been jailed. Jerry Maughan pleaded guilty to robbery at Maidstone Crown Court. The court heard that the 25-year-old, of Maya Place in London’s Wood Green, targeted his victim in Rainham, Kent on March 11, 2024. Jerry Maughan has been jailed Kent Police were called to the town centre shortly after 1pm that day, after … [Read more...] about ‘Despicable’ man who robbed 92-year-old as she walked her dog jailed

Firefighters tackle ‘multiple wildfires’ burning across Northern Ireland

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FIREFIGHTERS responded to “multiple wildfires” which were burning across Northern Ireland overnight. The Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) has confirmed that their teams were tackling the blazes across a number of sites. Their first call was to a 1.5km fire front in the Bloody Bridge area of the Mournes which broke out at about 6.05pm last night. Some 33 … [Read more...] about Firefighters tackle ‘multiple wildfires’ burning across Northern Ireland

Masked men rob Derry bookmakers in broad daylight

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POLICE have appealed for witnesses to come forward after a bookmakers was robbed in Derry yesterday morning. Two masked men entered the premises in Lecky Road at around 10.52am, the PSNI have confirmed. They threatened staff with a weapon and stole money before fleeing the scene in a car minutes later heading towards Lone Moor Road. The incident happened at a bookmakers in … [Read more...] about Masked men rob Derry bookmakers in broad daylight