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POLICE have appealed for witnesses after a woman was sexually assaulted in Co. Armagh. The incident occurred in the Aldervale area of Craigavon at around 10.20pm on Tuesday. Police said the victim, aged in her 40s, has been left 'extremely distressed' by the assault. "This assault is reported to have occurred yesterday, Tuesday, July 30, at approximately 10.20pm in the … [Read more...] about Police investigate after woman sexually assaulted in Co. Armagh

A PRISONER who strangled his cellmate to death has been convicted of manslaughter by dismissed responsibility. Michael Harkin killed 38-year-old Dan Childs at HMP Bristol in south-west England in June last year, his crime coming to light after he had attacked a former cellmate. Harkin, 35, has been remanded ahead of his sentencing on Friday, October 11. "Our thoughts are … [Read more...] about Prisoner who strangled cellmate to death is convicted of manslaughter by dismissed responsibility

A WOMAN has been charged with murder following the death of 44-year-old Gillian Connelly in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. Ms Connelly died in hospital on Sunday after being discovered with serious injuries at 4.20am that day in Wheeldon Street in the town, around 30 miles west of Sheffield. Last night, police charged 37-year-old Stephanie McLaggan with murder. Ms McLaggan, of … [Read more...] about Woman charged with murder following death of Gillian Connelly in Lincolnshire

GARDAÍ are investigating a suspected cock fighting event after 15 dead roosters were found at a home in Co. Monaghan. Officers were called at 11am on July 27 to reports of suspected cock fighting taking place at a private residence in Emyvale. People fled the scene as the officers arrived at the home, where 15 dead roosters were found alongside evidence of cock fighting. “A … [Read more...] about People flee scene as 15 dead roosters found at alleged cock fighting event

AN eighteenth century church settlement in Northern Ireland has been given UNESCO World Heritage Site status. Gracehill Moravian Church in County Antrim is one of the nhe newest UNESCO World Heritage Sites after being added to the list at the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee held earlier this week. The site, located in the Georgian village of Gracehill, is Northern … [Read more...] about Ancient church settlement in Northern Ireland awarded UNESCO World Heritage List status