A MAN who carried out a series of online sexual offences against children across Britain has been sent to prison. Matthew Reilly, 39, from Halesowen, was sentenced to nine years at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Thursday after pleading guilty to a total of 34 sex offences in February. During their investigation, West Midlands Police identified 40 victims who lived in 27 different … [Read more...] about Sex offender who coerced and exploited 40 children is jailed for nine years
Sex offender who coerced and exploited 40 children is jailed for nine years
Man who abused girl over two-year period is jailed for 15 years
A MAN who abused a girl over a two-year period been jailed for 15 years. Daniel O'Brien, of Kursaal Way, Southend, Essex, abused the girl between 2017 and 2019 before the offences were reported to police in 2021. The 38-year-old was charged with three counts of rape, two counts of sexual assault and two counts of assault by penetration and was convicted on all counts in April … [Read more...] about Man who abused girl over two-year period is jailed for 15 years
Woman jailed after more than £3m worth of cannabis seized in Belfast and London
A WOMAN has been jailed after £3.3m worth of cannabis was seized in Belfast and Heathrow Airport in London in 2020. Yingle Jiang plead guilty to possession with intent to supply and being concerned in the supply of Class B controlled drugs. She also admitted removing and attempting to remove criminal property, as well as encouraging or assisting offences under the Serious Crime … [Read more...] about Woman jailed after more than £3m worth of cannabis seized in Belfast and London
Luas services disrupted after vehicle driven on to tracks
DUBLIN'S tram system faced disruption on Saturday evening after a vehicle was driven on to the tracks. The Luas Red Line suffered significant delays following the incident, which occurred near the Blackhorse stop shortly after 7pm last night. Services later returned to normal after a crane was used to lift the vehicle from the tracks. "A reckless motorist has embedded their car … [Read more...] about Luas services disrupted after vehicle driven on to tracks
Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh hailed as ‘grandfather’ to the nation as he is laid to rest
LEGENDARY GAA commentator Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh was described as the 'grandfather' to the nation as he was laid to rest in his native Co. Kerry on Saturday. Ó Muircheartaigh's coffin was draped in a Kerry flag as it was carried into St Mary's Church in Dingle. While those gathered heard of Ó Muircheartaigh's love for the county, Fr Michael Moynihan explained how the … [Read more...] about Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh hailed as ‘grandfather’ to the nation as he is laid to rest