A SECOND man has been charged in connection with a reported stabbing in Belfast. The incident occurred in the Bentinck Street area of north Belfast just after 2.05pm on Thursday. Two men, aged 33 and 35, were arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent and possession of an offensive weapon with intent. The 35-year-old man was later charged with wounding with intent to do … [Read more...] about Second man charged in connection with Belfast stabbing
Second man charged in connection with Belfast stabbing
Rescue worker and dog ‘viciously assaulted’ by gang of up to 20 youths in Co. Down
A RESCUE worker and his dog have been 'viciously assaulted' by a gang of up to 20 youths in Co. Down. Two teenage boys, aged 15 and 13, have been arrested following the incident, which occurred in the High Street area of Bangor on Friday evening. Alex Easton, independent unionist MP for North Down, described the incident as 'shocking and deeply disturbing'. Meanwhile, the DUP's … [Read more...] about Rescue worker and dog ‘viciously assaulted’ by gang of up to 20 youths in Co. Down
Former British police officer who falsified timesheets to go on rugby trip to Ireland is jailed for fraud
A FORMER British police officer has been jailed after making more than 100 fraudulent expenses claims and receiving his salary when not at work, including on one occasion when he went to Ireland to watch rugby. Jamie Harrison, 55, from Droitwich, Worcestershire was secretary and treasurer of the West Mercia Police Federation (WMPF) between 2010 and 2018. However, he abused his … [Read more...] about Former British police officer who falsified timesheets to go on rugby trip to Ireland is jailed for fraud
Sinn Féin MLA slams ‘horrifying’ Israeli legislation to allow death penalty for Palestinian prisoners
A SINN FÉIN politician has described Israeli legislation that will allow Palestinian prisoners to be sentenced to death as 'horrifying'. Pat Sheehan, MLA for West Belfast, was speaking after the Bill was advanced by the Knesset's National Security Committee this week. The legislation, which would see Palestinians who are convicted of terrorism offences executed within 90 days … [Read more...] about Sinn Féin MLA slams ‘horrifying’ Israeli legislation to allow death penalty for Palestinian prisoners
Woman and teenage girl charged over Co. Tipperary assault that left young woman in critical condition
A WOMAN and a teenage girl have been charged over a serious assault on a young woman in Co. Tipperary. The incident occurred on the R494 at Birdhill shortly before 5.30pm on Saturday, March 21. The victim, 29-year-old Scarlett Faulker, sustained serious head injuries in the attack and was airlifted to hospital, where she remains in a critical condition. On Thursday, gardaí said … [Read more...] about Woman and teenage girl charged over Co. Tipperary assault that left young woman in critical condition