AN arrest has been made after two men made multiple attempts to enter homes and vehicles in one night. PSNI officers were called to reports of attempted burglaries and thefts from vehicles in the Knockmore Road area in Lisburn. The incidents happened in the late hours on April 28 and into the early hours of April 29. “We received multiple reports that two men were trying … [Read more...] about Arrest made after two men attempt series of burglaries in one night
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LEGACY ACT: Police Ombudsman confirms 335 Troubles cases will not be investigated due to new law
THE Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland will write to the families of Troubles victims whose investigations will no longer take place under controversial new legislation which comes into effect this week. 'Transitional arrangements' are being implemented to enact Britain’s Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023, which effectively removes the … [Read more...] about LEGACY ACT: Police Ombudsman confirms 335 Troubles cases will not be investigated due to new law
Man convicted of killing Irish pensioner Thomas O’Halloran in brutal London attack
A MAN has pleaded guilty to killing Irish pensioner Thomas O’Halloran in a brutal attack in West London. Lee Byer, of Allenby Avenue, Southall, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter by diminished responsibility of the 87-year-old, who was stabbed in Greenford, west London, in August 2022. Mr O’Halloran, who hailed from Ennistymon in Co. Clare, was attacked while on his mobility … [Read more...] about Man convicted of killing Irish pensioner Thomas O’Halloran in brutal London attack
Two people airlifted to hospital following serious collision in Co. Kerry
TWO people have been airlifted to hospital following a serious road traffic collision in Co. Kerry. The incident, involving a van and an SUV, occurred on the N70 at Tullig Beg, Killorglin, shortly after 3.15pm on Friday. After gardaí and emergency services attended the scene, the drivers of both vehicles — a woman in her 50s and a man in his 30s — were airlifted to Cork … [Read more...] about Two people airlifted to hospital following serious collision in Co. Kerry
Man charged with attempted murder following stabbing in Co. Antrim
A MAN has been charged with attempted murder following a report of a stabbing in Co. Antrim. The 58-year-old was detained following the incident, which occurred in the West Road area of Portglenone at around 10am on Friday. A man who had sustained stab wounds to his neck and leg was taken to hospital, although his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. The arrested … [Read more...] about Man charged with attempted murder following stabbing in Co. Antrim