A MAN suspected of stealing £85,000 from a casino in Nottingham, England was arrested in Belfast while trying to board a plane to Turkey. Officers launched an investigation after the cash was found to be missing from a safe at Alea Casino in Upper Parliament Street, Nottingham, on June 24. A suspect was identified and a manhunt launched. On July 16, a 39-year-old man was … [Read more...] about Casino cash theft investigation sees man arrested in Belfast while boarding plane to Turkey
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Woman detained in Belfast on Hungarian extradition warrant
OFFICERS from the PSNI's International Policing Unit have arrested a 59-year-old woman on an extradition warrant issued by Hungary for seven theft offences. The offences are alleged to have taken place in the Budapest area in 2020 and 2021. The woman is due to appear before an extradition court in Belfast later today. "This arrest is [a] good example of our continued work to … [Read more...] about Woman detained in Belfast on Hungarian extradition warrant
‘A dangerous man’: Prolific child abuser jailed for more than 15 years
A PROLIFIC child abuser who targeted children through his role as a scout leader has been jailed for more than 15 years. In June 2023, Michael Costin pleaded guilty to 14 counts of indecent assault. The 59-year-old was convicted after the Metropolitan Police gathered evidence from 14 victims across Britain and Northern Ireland. At Snaresbrook Crown Court in London on Wednesday, … [Read more...] about ‘A dangerous man’: Prolific child abuser jailed for more than 15 years
Two charged with murder following discovery of missing man’s body in Belfast
TWO people have been charged with murder following the discovery of a missing man's body in Belfast. Kevin Davidson was last seen on July 10 in the Donegall Avenue area of the city. Sadly, the 34-year-old's body was found 10 days later on Saturday, July 20 at a property on Donegall Avenue. On Monday, the PSNI revealed they had launched a murder investigation and have these … [Read more...] about Two charged with murder following discovery of missing man’s body in Belfast
Police officer in Manchester removed from operational duties after ‘disturbing’ arrest video shared online
A POLICE OFFICER in Manchester has been removed from operational duties after a video shared online appeared to show a man being kicked and stamped on the head during an arrest. The video, which has been shared widely online, was recorded at Manchester Airport Terminal 2 on Tuesday evening. The Assistant Chief Constable of Greater Manchester Police (GMP) tonight admitted the … [Read more...] about Police officer in Manchester removed from operational duties after ‘disturbing’ arrest video shared online