Man arrested after woman reportedly punched in face and forced into car in Co. Antrim

A MAN has been arrested after a woman was reportedly punched in the face and forced into a car in Co. Antrim. The incident occurred at around 10pm on Saturday on Main Street in the village of Portglenone. Detectives are now appealing for witnesses or those with footage of the incident to contact them. "It was reported by a member of the public that a male had assaulted a … [Read more...] about Man arrested after woman reportedly punched in face and forced into car in Co. Antrim

POLICE have launched an investigation after 13 lambs were killed by having their necks broken at a farm in Co. Down. The horrific discovery was made at the property in the village of Rostrevor on Saturday morning. Appealing for witnesses, the PSNI described the incident as a 'shocking crime'. "We received a report that the lambs had been killed at a farm on Drumsesk Road at … [Read more...] about ‘Shocking crime’: 13 lambs killed after necks broken at Co. Down farm

POLICE in Britain investigating the discovery of a man's body in a bin have released new information about him as they work to identify who he is and how he died. The new details include a description of an Irish-themed tattoo on the body of the man, who is believed to be aged between 40 and 50. Police have theorised that the man may have been hit by a vehicle before being … [Read more...] about Irish tattoo clue as police in Britain seek to identify man whose body was found in bin

THE TAOISEACH has said Ireland's commitment to the US is 'steadfast', adding that the country's relationship with America 'is one of our most important'. Micheál Martin was speaking on Saturday evening in Philadelphia at the 255th annual gala of the Friendly Sons and Daughters of St Patrick while in the US for this year's St Patrick's celebrations. Earlier in the day, the … [Read more...] about Taoiseach Micheál Martin says Ireland’s commitment to US is ‘steadfast’ during visit to Philadelphia

A YOUNG MAN is in a critical condition following a single-vehicle collision in Co. Tyrone. The man, aged in his late teens, was airlifted to hospital following the incident, which occurred on Saturday morning just outside Omagh. Police are now appealing for witnesses to the incident to contact them. "We received a report just before 7.10am that a black Volkswagen Golf had left … [Read more...] about Young man in critical condition following Co. Tyrone collision