NI News In Brief

Suspect Remanded Over Killing

The man arrested over the killing of Londonderry woman Jean Quigley has appeared in court charged with her murder. Stephen Cahoon, 35, of Harvey Street in Derry, appeared at a special sitting of Carrick-on-Shannon District Court in County Leitrim and was remanded in custody until 15 August. Ms Quigley, who was 30, was beaten to death at her Cornshell Fields home on 26 July. Mr Cahoon was arrested in Donegal town on Tuesday. He was later taken to hospital in Sligo after complaining that he felt unwell but was discharged on Thursday night.

Body In Lough "Not Suspicious": PSNI

Police have said they are treating the death of a woman whose body was recovered from a lake in Co Tyrone this morning as "not suspicous". The body was found by a member of the public at Black Lough, on the Old Eglish Road near Dungannon at 11am on Monday. It is understood the woman lived locally and was aged in her forties. A post-mortem examination is due to be carried out later.

'Relief' As Parade Trouble-Free

Thousands of people took part in the annual Apprentice Boys Relief of Derry celebrations in Londonderry at the weekend. 15,000 Apprentice Boys and spectators, accompanied by 120 bands, paraded through the city and the event passed off peacefully, although there were five arrests following minor assaults and public order offences. The PSNI officer leading the security operation, Superintendent Paul Douglas said the day had been a success. "So we're very pleased and I would thank everyone concerned for their efforts," he said.

(BMcC)