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A MAN who strangled his cellmate to death has been handed an indefinite hospital order. Michael Harkin, 35, attacked and killed 38-year-old Dan Childs at HMP Bristol in June 2023. Having heard evidence from medical experts during a 16-day trial in July of this year, a jury found Harkin not guilty of murder following a direction by the judge. He was instead convicted of … [Read more...] about Michael Harkin handed indefinite hospital for killing cellmate

A MAN has sustained potentially life-changing injuries after being shot in the arms and legs in Co. Derry. The man was attacked by a number of men wearing balaclavas at a property in the Mettican Road area of Garvagh on Tuesday. A second man was also injured in the attack. "Detectives are investigating a report of an aggravated burglary shortly before 9pm yesterday, Tuesday, … [Read more...] about Man sustains ‘potentially life-changing injuries’ after being shot in arms and legs in Co. Derry

A MAN who was arrested as part of an investigation into false social media reports has been released without charge. The man, aged in his 40s, had been arrested at a residence in Co. Wicklow on Tuesday over a false online allegation that a bus passenger had behaved inappropriately towards a child. A search of the same property saw mobile phones and electronic devices … [Read more...] about Man arrested in Co. Wicklow over investigation into false social media reports is released without charge

A MURDER investigation has been launched following the death of a young girl in Co. Tyrone. Tavia Michella Ximenes Da Costa, who was just 23 months old, died suddenly in Dungannon at the weekend. Police investigating the toddler's death have now arrested two women, aged 21 and 24, and a 29-year-old man on suspicion of murder. Meanwhile, Sinn Féin MLA Colm Gildernew has offered … [Read more...] about Murder investigation launched following death of toddler in Co. Tyrone

GARDAÍ have launched a murder investigation in relation to an eight-year-old boy who went missing more than six weeks ago. Kyran Durnin and his mother Dayla, 24, had been reported missing from their home in Drogheda, Co. Louth since Friday, August 30. However, investigators have today stood down their appeal for information on Ms Durnin's whereabouts while renewing their … [Read more...] about Gardaí launch murder investigation over missing eight-year-old boy