22/03/2012
Other News In Brief
£350K Worth Of Cannabis Seized
A large cannabis factory discovered by the police in County Fermanagh had an estimated value of £350,000. Eight hundred plants were discovered in a rural property near Coa, about five miles from Enniskillen. One man was arrested. He remains in custody. The house was being rented and the police have appealed to landlords to be vigilant as they believe there may be other properties in isolated rural areas being used as cannabis factories.Electrical engineers spent some hours making the property safe.
Man Charged Over Derry Rape
A man has been charged with the rape of a woman in Newry in December. The 21-year-old is due to appear before Newry Magistrates' Court today. The charge relates to the alleged rape of a 23-year-old woman on 11 December, 2011. The woman said she was raped after accepting a lift in the Sugar Island area of the city.
Separate Armed Robberies Shock Communities
A man armed with a knife has robbed an off licence in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim.
He threatened a member of staff at the business on the Carnmoney Road at around 7.50pm on Wednesday before making off with a sum of money. No-one was injured during the incident. Elsewhere a man armed with a claw hammer has robbed a bookies in west Belfast. He threatened a member of staff at the Falls Road premises at around 9.10pm before making off with a sum of money. No-one was injured in the incident.
(LB)
A large cannabis factory discovered by the police in County Fermanagh had an estimated value of £350,000. Eight hundred plants were discovered in a rural property near Coa, about five miles from Enniskillen. One man was arrested. He remains in custody. The house was being rented and the police have appealed to landlords to be vigilant as they believe there may be other properties in isolated rural areas being used as cannabis factories.Electrical engineers spent some hours making the property safe.
Man Charged Over Derry Rape
A man has been charged with the rape of a woman in Newry in December. The 21-year-old is due to appear before Newry Magistrates' Court today. The charge relates to the alleged rape of a 23-year-old woman on 11 December, 2011. The woman said she was raped after accepting a lift in the Sugar Island area of the city.
Separate Armed Robberies Shock Communities
A man armed with a knife has robbed an off licence in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim.
He threatened a member of staff at the business on the Carnmoney Road at around 7.50pm on Wednesday before making off with a sum of money. No-one was injured during the incident. Elsewhere a man armed with a claw hammer has robbed a bookies in west Belfast. He threatened a member of staff at the Falls Road premises at around 9.10pm before making off with a sum of money. No-one was injured in the incident.
(LB)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
26 July 2016
Man Charged In Connection With Human Trafficking
Police have charged a man as part of an investigation into human trafficking in Co L'Derry. A 28-year-old man has been charged with rape and false imprisonment and is due to appear in court today, 26 July.
Man Charged In Connection With Human Trafficking
Police have charged a man as part of an investigation into human trafficking in Co L'Derry. A 28-year-old man has been charged with rape and false imprisonment and is due to appear in court today, 26 July.
02 July 2007
Man charged with two assaults
A 23-year-old man has appeared in Belfast Magistrates Court today in relation to two separate attacks in the city. Ryan Subryan of Dunmurry Lane faces seven charges including kidnapping, making threats to kill, possession of a firearm and assault with intent to rape.
Man charged with two assaults
A 23-year-old man has appeared in Belfast Magistrates Court today in relation to two separate attacks in the city. Ryan Subryan of Dunmurry Lane faces seven charges including kidnapping, making threats to kill, possession of a firearm and assault with intent to rape.
30 August 2006
Man remanded over County Londonderry rape
A 31-year-old Slovakian man has appeared in Dungannon Magistrates court charged with the rape of a woman in County Londonderry at the weekend. Marian Struhar, 31, from Lindsayville in Ballyronan, spoke only once to confirm his name.
Man remanded over County Londonderry rape
A 31-year-old Slovakian man has appeared in Dungannon Magistrates court charged with the rape of a woman in County Londonderry at the weekend. Marian Struhar, 31, from Lindsayville in Ballyronan, spoke only once to confirm his name.
19 December 2023
Man Arrested In Connection With Dromara Assault
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a report of an assault at licenced premises at the Rathfriland Road area of Dromara. Detective Inspector Bell said: "Shortly before 10:10pm on Friday 15th December, it was reported that an altercation occurred at a bar in the area following three men refused entry to the premises.
Man Arrested In Connection With Dromara Assault
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a report of an assault at licenced premises at the Rathfriland Road area of Dromara. Detective Inspector Bell said: "Shortly before 10:10pm on Friday 15th December, it was reported that an altercation occurred at a bar in the area following three men refused entry to the premises.
08 November 2017
Man Dies In Portadown Road Crash
An 18-year-old man has died following a collision in Portadown. The crash happened on the Dungannon Road between midnight and 12.30am on Wednesday, 08 November. The road has been re-opened. Elsewhere, a man, aged in his 30's, has died in a road collision in Co Antrim.
Man Dies In Portadown Road Crash
An 18-year-old man has died following a collision in Portadown. The crash happened on the Dungannon Road between midnight and 12.30am on Wednesday, 08 November. The road has been re-opened. Elsewhere, a man, aged in his 30's, has died in a road collision in Co Antrim.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A sunny but frosty start for many. However cloud increases by midday with a few showers reaching the north coast, these mostly light but spreading inland this afternoon. Chilly. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A rather cloudy evening with scattered showers. Becoming drier through the night with some good clear spells developing and a patchy frost away from coasts. Minimum temperature 0 °C.