31/05/2012

Other NI News In Brief

Senior Police Examined In Mauritius Trial

The chief inspector who led the Mauritius investigation into the death of a Northern Irish newlywed was questioned today about allegations of police brutality.

Avinash Treebhoowoon, one of two men accused of murdering Michaela McAreavey last year, claimed he was beaten up by police officers before he signed a confession.

Chief Inspector Luciano Gerard repeatedly denied the claims, calling them "unfounded and ridiculous".

His cross-examination continues tomorrow.

Carnlough Man Takes Top Job At Anfield

Carnlough-born Brendan Rodgers is to fill Kenny Dalglish’s vacant position as manager of Liverpool Football Club.

Friends and family in the County Antrim seaside village wished him all the best after the announcement was made.

He has signed a three-year deal but will be under pressure to lead the club back to the Champions League.

One Day In The Life Of Belfast's Next Generation

Ninety "fascinating" images by first-time photographers from Belfast's primary school pupils will go on display next week.

Royal Ulster Academy of Arts president Julian Friers praised the quality of the work in the One Day in the Life Of competition.

He said: "To take a photograph is to make similar decisions to those made by a painter – subject matter, composition, light and shade, colour, all are important in producing an image. Put these decisions in the hands of young people and the results are fascinating."

The exhibition, sponsored by KPMG, runs at the RUA gallery in River House, High Street, Belfast from June 6 to June 20.

(NE/GK)

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