26/08/2014

Other News In Brief

Road Accident Closes Co L'derry Road

A road in Co L'derry has been closed following what has been described as a "serious" road crash.

The incident, involving one vehicle, happened at Broad Street in Magherafelt, on Tuesday afternoon.

The road has been closed in both directions.

No further details are available.

Missing Woman Found 'Safe And Well'

Police have confirmed that a woman who had been reported as missing earlier this week, has been found "safe and well".

On Monday, Treasure Moyo, 52, went missing from Coleraine. It was thought she may have been in south Belfast, and her children were said to have been with her.

Ms Moyo and her children have all been located safely.

Man Left With Broken Eye Socket

A man has been left with a broken eye socket following an assault in Co L'derry.

The man, 49, is said to have been assaulted at a hotel in the early hours of Sunday morning.

A 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. He has since been released on police bail.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police.

Three Charged Over Car Hijacking

A woman and two men have been charged in relation to a car hijacking incident in L'derry.

At around 3am on Monday, a man aged in his 20s, was driving through the Fountain Hill area of the city when his vehicle was stopped by a number of people.

When the driver lowered his window, his car keys were stolen and he was assaulted. A number of his belongings were also taken before they stole his car. The vehicle was later involved in a one-car accident in the Rosswater area.

Three people have since been charged in relation to the incident. A woman, aged 23, as well as two men, aged 24 and 29 have been charged with assault, hijacking and various drugs offences. They are due to appear before Londonderry Magistrates' Court today (26 August).

A fourth person, a man aged 23, was also arrested. He was later released unconditionally.

(JP/MH)

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