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14/01/2015
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Appeal Over Belfast Attempted Hijacking
The PSNI is appealing for information following the report of an attempted hijacking in the College Square North area of Belfast.
It was reported to police that on 10 January at about 22:55 a woman and her friend were walking to her car when they were followed by three men.
As the woman got into her car one of the males, described as approximately 5'10" tall, slim build and wearing a light blue hoodie and track bottoms, tried to grab the keys from her hand. They were unsuccessful and the three males made off from the scene.
The female driver was not injured during this incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at Woodbourne on the non-emergency number 101. The independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Belfast Taxi Depot Owner Fined
A Belfast depot owner has been fined £950 at Belfast Magistrates' Court for failing to ensure correct licensing and insurance procedures.
Mr David Smith of Springhill Drive, Belfast, pleaded guilty to nine counts of providing a taxi service where the vehicle was unlicenced, nine counts of providing a taxi service where the driver was not licenced and one count of causing a vehicle to be used without the correct insurance policy.
The charges followed an investigation between 29 March 2014 and 26 June 2014 carried out by Driver & Vehicle Agency Enforcement Officers.
Appeal Over Lisburn Armed Robbery
Police in Lisburn, County Antrim, have appealed for information following an armed robbery at an off licence in the Ballymacash Road area on Monday 12 January.
A man armed with a knife entered the premises just after 11:00 on Monday morning and threatened a staff member.
A sum of money was handed over and the attacker fled on foot in the direction of the Rathvarna Estate. He is described as being around 6’ tall, wearing a black hat, a green jacket and had a scarf covering his face. The staff member was not injured.
Anyone with information is asked to contact CID in Lisburn on 101. Information can also be given anonymously through the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Cookstown School To Close
Crievagh Primary School in Cookstown, County Tyrone, is to close, the Department of Education has announced.
Commenting on the decision, Education Minister John Mr O’Dowd said: "Crievagh Primary School has provided a good education to children from the local community for generations. However, the enrolment at the school is such that it is not sustainable into the future. The local area offers sufficient alternative provision for all these children and for others from the area in the future. These other settings are within reasonable distance and will ensure that the children have the opportunity to mix with a wider range of peers, boosting their learning experience.
"I am sure that all those involved, including parents and school staff, will work hard to ensure a smooth transition for the children to their new schools and I wish them all the best in the future. I would also like to pay tribute to everyone connected with Crievagh Primary School who over many years have shown their commitment and dedication to the school and its pupils."
(IT/MH)
The PSNI is appealing for information following the report of an attempted hijacking in the College Square North area of Belfast.
It was reported to police that on 10 January at about 22:55 a woman and her friend were walking to her car when they were followed by three men.
As the woman got into her car one of the males, described as approximately 5'10" tall, slim build and wearing a light blue hoodie and track bottoms, tried to grab the keys from her hand. They were unsuccessful and the three males made off from the scene.
The female driver was not injured during this incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at Woodbourne on the non-emergency number 101. The independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Belfast Taxi Depot Owner Fined
A Belfast depot owner has been fined £950 at Belfast Magistrates' Court for failing to ensure correct licensing and insurance procedures.
Mr David Smith of Springhill Drive, Belfast, pleaded guilty to nine counts of providing a taxi service where the vehicle was unlicenced, nine counts of providing a taxi service where the driver was not licenced and one count of causing a vehicle to be used without the correct insurance policy.
The charges followed an investigation between 29 March 2014 and 26 June 2014 carried out by Driver & Vehicle Agency Enforcement Officers.
Appeal Over Lisburn Armed Robbery
Police in Lisburn, County Antrim, have appealed for information following an armed robbery at an off licence in the Ballymacash Road area on Monday 12 January.
A man armed with a knife entered the premises just after 11:00 on Monday morning and threatened a staff member.
A sum of money was handed over and the attacker fled on foot in the direction of the Rathvarna Estate. He is described as being around 6’ tall, wearing a black hat, a green jacket and had a scarf covering his face. The staff member was not injured.
Anyone with information is asked to contact CID in Lisburn on 101. Information can also be given anonymously through the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Cookstown School To Close
Crievagh Primary School in Cookstown, County Tyrone, is to close, the Department of Education has announced.
Commenting on the decision, Education Minister John Mr O’Dowd said: "Crievagh Primary School has provided a good education to children from the local community for generations. However, the enrolment at the school is such that it is not sustainable into the future. The local area offers sufficient alternative provision for all these children and for others from the area in the future. These other settings are within reasonable distance and will ensure that the children have the opportunity to mix with a wider range of peers, boosting their learning experience.
"I am sure that all those involved, including parents and school staff, will work hard to ensure a smooth transition for the children to their new schools and I wish them all the best in the future. I would also like to pay tribute to everyone connected with Crievagh Primary School who over many years have shown their commitment and dedication to the school and its pupils."
(IT/MH)
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