POLICE are investigating after a woman was assaulted and left badly shaken following an attempted hijacking in west Belfast. The incident occurred in the Stewartstown Road area at around 5.30pm on Tuesday. A man opened the door and got into the driver's seat of a car parked at Hillhead Court in an attempt to steal the vehicle. "A woman passenger who was in the car at the time … [Read more...] about Woman assaulted and left badly shaken after attempted hijacking in west Belfast
Woman assaulted and left badly shaken after attempted hijacking in west Belfast
Investigation as elderly man dies a week after fall on bus
POLICE are investigating after an elderly man passed away a week after falling on a bus in Belfast. The incident occurred at around 11.15am on Friday, November 8 while the 80-year-old man was standing on the 2J Translink bus service as it travelled through the city centre. The man fell as the vehicle, which was making its way along Royal Avenue, reached the junction with North … [Read more...] about Investigation as elderly man dies a week after fall on bus
Weather warnings issued in Ireland as freezing temperatures and ‘significant snowfall’ expected
WEATHER warnings have been issued for a number of counties in Ireland as “significant snowfall" is expected overnight. A status orange warning for snow and ice has been issued for five counties in Munster, which take effect from midnight tonight. The warnings apply to Clare, Cork, Limerick, Tipperary and Waterford and they will be in effect from midnight until midday … [Read more...] about Weather warnings issued in Ireland as freezing temperatures and ‘significant snowfall’ expected
Man wanted for offences committed in Monaghan extradited from Northern Ireland
A MAN wanted to stand trial in the Republic of Ireland has been extradited from Northern Ireland. The 33-year-old is wanted for offences committed in Monaghan in 2020 and 2021. They include assault causing harm, coercive control, contravention of a safety order, theft and possession of a weapon. Having been arrested in Northern Ireland on February 27, yesterday (November 19) he … [Read more...] about Man wanted for offences committed in Monaghan extradited from Northern Ireland
Five identified through garda ‘persons of interest’ appeal over Dublin riots
FIVE people have been identified following a public appeal by gardai investigating riots which broke out in Dublin last year. Yesterday the police force published images of 99 ‘persons of interest’ whom they wished to speak to in connection with their investigation into the riots in Dublin on November 23, 2023. They called on the public to help identify these ‘persons of … [Read more...] about Five identified through garda ‘persons of interest’ appeal over Dublin riots