Menu
11/04/2012
Police Arrest Man Over Pensioner's Murder
Police, who have been investigating the murder of a Northern Irish pensioner, have arrested a man, in England, in connection with the crime.
Coleraine man Norman Moffatt,73, was walking home after buying a paper in a local shop on Railway Road, Coleraine, on 26 January 2001 when he was stabbed.
He died two months later in hospital on 19 March.
Police revealed on the tenth anniversary of his death in January 2011 that Mr Moffatt may have been the victim of a random stabbing after his killer had a row with a friend or relative.
It has now been confirmed that Police have arrested a 42-year-old man in England.
He was arrested in the Stockport area on and will be brought back to Northern Ireland for questioning.
(LB)
Coleraine man Norman Moffatt,73, was walking home after buying a paper in a local shop on Railway Road, Coleraine, on 26 January 2001 when he was stabbed.
He died two months later in hospital on 19 March.
Police revealed on the tenth anniversary of his death in January 2011 that Mr Moffatt may have been the victim of a random stabbing after his killer had a row with a friend or relative.
It has now been confirmed that Police have arrested a 42-year-old man in England.
He was arrested in the Stockport area on and will be brought back to Northern Ireland for questioning.
(LB)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
05 January 2017
Ulster University Secures Almost £20m EU Funding
Ulster University has secured almost £20million of EU funding to lead three major UK and cross-border research projects. The funding was awarded through the European Union's INTERREG VA Programme. It will be used to help the university advance its research globally in personalised medicine, renewable energy and connected health technology.
Ulster University Secures Almost £20m EU Funding
Ulster University has secured almost £20million of EU funding to lead three major UK and cross-border research projects. The funding was awarded through the European Union's INTERREG VA Programme. It will be used to help the university advance its research globally in personalised medicine, renewable energy and connected health technology.
22 April 2024
Views Sought from Public On Review Of Civil Legal Services
The Department of Justice has launched a public consultation, calling for views to inform a review of civil legal services in Northern Ireland.
Views Sought from Public On Review Of Civil Legal Services
The Department of Justice has launched a public consultation, calling for views to inform a review of civil legal services in Northern Ireland.
22 April 2024
Minister Commits To Policies With A 'Real And Meaningful Impact'
At the first meeting of the Communities Committee, Minister Gordon Lyons has committed to delivering policies that make a 'real and meaningful impact'. Whilst acknowledging the scale of the challenge facing all departments in terms of budget, the Minister outlined his ambitions for getting the most from available funds.
Minister Commits To Policies With A 'Real And Meaningful Impact'
At the first meeting of the Communities Committee, Minister Gordon Lyons has committed to delivering policies that make a 'real and meaningful impact'. Whilst acknowledging the scale of the challenge facing all departments in terms of budget, the Minister outlined his ambitions for getting the most from available funds.
22 April 2024
312 Alleged Stalkers Arrested Since April 2022
A total of 312 alleged stalkers have been arrested in Northern Ireland, with 150 facing being charged, since the introduction of new legislation in April 2022.
312 Alleged Stalkers Arrested Since April 2022
A total of 312 alleged stalkers have been arrested in Northern Ireland, with 150 facing being charged, since the introduction of new legislation in April 2022.
19 April 2024
TechFoundHer Brings AI Roadshow To Belfast
A women in tech organisation set up by Northern Ireland entrepreneur Mairin Murray is set to bring their hugely popular AI Roadshow to Belfast. The roadshow follows on from the success of the recent TechFoundHer Bootcamp in Dublin, a one day innovation summit for female founders.
TechFoundHer Brings AI Roadshow To Belfast
A women in tech organisation set up by Northern Ireland entrepreneur Mairin Murray is set to bring their hugely popular AI Roadshow to Belfast. The roadshow follows on from the success of the recent TechFoundHer Bootcamp in Dublin, a one day innovation summit for female founders.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A fine dry days weather with sunshine quite widespread, particularly from mid-morning. Temperatures best across southern districts. North to northwesy breezes occasionally freshening around the coasts. Maximum temperature 15 °C.Tonight:Most dry with good clear spells bringing a rural frost in the south for some. Cloudier around northern coasts where the odd light shower may develop. Northerly breezes persisting. Minimum temperature 0 °C.
