FUNDING pressures and the decline in numbers of PSNI officers puts the communities the police force serves at risk a new report has found. An inspection into the force, conducted by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue services (HMICFRS), found the service “adequate” in preventing and deterring crime, antisocial behaviour and vulnerability, but said it … [Read more...] about Decline in number of PSNI officers prevents force from ‘providing effective service’
Decline in number of PSNI officers prevents force from ‘providing effective service’
‘Viable’ pipe bombs found during security alert in Co. Down
THE PSNI has said two 'viable' pipe bombs were found during a security alert in Co. Down today. The alarm was raised this morning following the discovery of the suspicious cylindrical objects in the Dromore area. The town's Church Street was closed in both directions, with the PSNI escorting some children from a nursery school located inside the cordon. It is believed there was … [Read more...] about ‘Viable’ pipe bombs found during security alert in Co. Down
Sinn Féin concern at reports Irish citizens to be deported from Germany over Palestine protests
SINN FÉIN has expressed its concern at reports that two Irish people have been ordered to leave Germany after taking part in protests in support of Palestine. According to +972 Magazine, the two Irish citizens were issued deportation orders by the state of Berlin, as were an American and a Polish citizen. It adds that the four, who have not been convicted of any crimes, are to … [Read more...] about Sinn Féin concern at reports Irish citizens to be deported from Germany over Palestine protests
Man jailed for 25 years following rape and sexual abuse of young girl
A MAN who raped and sexually abused a young girl has been jailed for a total of 25 years. Sean Healy, 76, was charged with two counts of raping a girl under the age of 13 and four counts of assaulting a girl under the age of 13 by touching. He also faced one count of assault by penetration of a girl under the age of 13. Healy denied the offences but was found guilty of all … [Read more...] about Man jailed for 25 years following rape and sexual abuse of young girl
Man charged after being extradited from Republic in connection with 1979 Co. Armagh murder
A MAN has been charged in connection with the murder of a man in Co. Armagh in 1979. James Donegan, 67, of Co. Cavan was extradited from the Republic to Northern Ireland earlier today. He had been arrested on June 24, 2024 on suspicion of the murder of Joseph James Porter in Armagh on June 24, 1979, firearms offences and membership of a proscribed organisation. He had … [Read more...] about Man charged after being extradited from Republic in connection with 1979 Co. Armagh murder