Other News In Brief

Could Aspirin Cure Cancer?

Fresh evidence has suggested that taking small doses of aspirin every day can prevent and possibly even treat cancer. Three new studies have been published in medical journal The Lancet and add to mounting evidence of the drug’s anti-cancer effects. Experts are warning though that there is still not enough proof to recommend it to prevent cancer cases and deaths and warn that the drug can cause dangerous side effects like stomach bleeds. Previous studies carried out by Oxford Universities Prof Peter Rothwell and colleagues had suggested people needed to be taking the drug for about 10 years to get any protection. However the same experts now think the protective effects could occur sooner; within three to five years.

Petrol Bomb Thrown At House In Derry

A petrol bomb has been thrown at a house in Londonderry. The incident happened in the Canterbury Park area in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The petrol bomb caused damage to the front door of the property. A woman and five children were in the house at the time of the incident, but were not injured.

Sectarian Violence Erupts After Football Match

Sectarian violence erupted outside the Brandywell Stadium last night after a football match between Derry City and Linfield, with homes and buses damaged. Eyewitnesses said that a small number of Linfield fans had smashed windows at private houses near the Derry ground. There were also reports that at least one bus carrying Linfield supporters had windows smashed by local youths. Officers said they had to enter the stadium to quell violence following reports of sectarian chanting. Police said a number of missiles were thrown during the match, with one arrest made in relation to the disorder.Officers are reviewing footage from the game. Anyone who witnessed the trouble and who has further information is asked to come forward.

(LB/GK)