06/08/2012
Other NI News In Brief
Man Choked To Death On Own Vomit
A man who was drunk and on sedatives died after choking on his own vomit, an inquest has found.
Thomas Mervyn Hanvey, 55, was found dead at his home in Princess Way, Portadown, Co Armagh, on October 26 2009.
Belfast coroner Brian Sherrard said Mr Hanvey died from inhalation of gastric contents due to acute alcohol intoxication combined with diazepam and chlorpromazine.
The inquest was delayed until now as Mr Hanvey’s family argued that an alleged assault may have contributed to his death.
Couple Pulled From Sea
A couple were rescued from the sea in the north west of Northern Ireland at the weekend.
They were in a 20ft two-berth cabin cruiser which started to take on water 150 metres from the shore, and were rescued by RNLI lifeguards based on Castlerock beach in County Londonderry after they sent a mayday message.
Rape Reported In County Down
Police are investigating reports of a rape in Dromore, County Down.
It is understood a woman in her twenties was assaulted in Mills Park just before 10pm yesterday.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
(NE)
A man who was drunk and on sedatives died after choking on his own vomit, an inquest has found.
Thomas Mervyn Hanvey, 55, was found dead at his home in Princess Way, Portadown, Co Armagh, on October 26 2009.
Belfast coroner Brian Sherrard said Mr Hanvey died from inhalation of gastric contents due to acute alcohol intoxication combined with diazepam and chlorpromazine.
The inquest was delayed until now as Mr Hanvey’s family argued that an alleged assault may have contributed to his death.
Couple Pulled From Sea
A couple were rescued from the sea in the north west of Northern Ireland at the weekend.
They were in a 20ft two-berth cabin cruiser which started to take on water 150 metres from the shore, and were rescued by RNLI lifeguards based on Castlerock beach in County Londonderry after they sent a mayday message.
Rape Reported In County Down
Police are investigating reports of a rape in Dromore, County Down.
It is understood a woman in her twenties was assaulted in Mills Park just before 10pm yesterday.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
(NE)
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29 January 2013
Two Arrested In Connection With Jason McGovern Murder
Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of a 19-year-old, who was attacked in Omagh, County Tyrone. Jason McGovern died after being attacked twice on New Year's Eve. He was discovered dead at a pal's house. An 18 and 21-year-old were arrested in Omagh on Tuesday. Five people have been charged with affray.
Two Arrested In Connection With Jason McGovern Murder
Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of a 19-year-old, who was attacked in Omagh, County Tyrone. Jason McGovern died after being attacked twice on New Year's Eve. He was discovered dead at a pal's house. An 18 and 21-year-old were arrested in Omagh on Tuesday. Five people have been charged with affray.
12 March 2007
Two die in road traffic incidents
Two men have died following separate road traffic incidents over the weekend. Damien McGovern, 17, from Drumaran in Letterbreen, near Enniskillen, died following a collision at Sligo Road in Belcoo on Sunday evening. A 37-year-old man has also died after his lorry crashed in Greenisland, County Antrim early on Monday.
Two die in road traffic incidents
Two men have died following separate road traffic incidents over the weekend. Damien McGovern, 17, from Drumaran in Letterbreen, near Enniskillen, died following a collision at Sligo Road in Belcoo on Sunday evening. A 37-year-old man has also died after his lorry crashed in Greenisland, County Antrim early on Monday.
19 September 2013
Woman Arrested Following Death Of A Toddler
A woman has been arrested in relation to the death of a three-year-old boy in Lisburn, County Antrim. The boy was found dead at a house in Trinity Terrace on 4 July this year. Police said they were treating the death as murder and a 27-year-old has been arrested.
Woman Arrested Following Death Of A Toddler
A woman has been arrested in relation to the death of a three-year-old boy in Lisburn, County Antrim. The boy was found dead at a house in Trinity Terrace on 4 July this year. Police said they were treating the death as murder and a 27-year-old has been arrested.
28 August 2007
Couple Found Dead At House In County Down
A man and his wife have been found dead at a house in south Down in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The couple, which were in their late 30s, were found at the house at Edentrumly Road in Mayobridge, just outside Newry, shortly before 1.00am. A police spokeswoman has said that a legally held firearm was recovered from the house.
Couple Found Dead At House In County Down
A man and his wife have been found dead at a house in south Down in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The couple, which were in their late 30s, were found at the house at Edentrumly Road in Mayobridge, just outside Newry, shortly before 1.00am. A police spokeswoman has said that a legally held firearm was recovered from the house.
09 August 2004
Post mortem expected following Harryville body find
A post mortem examination is to be carried out on a man found dead in Co Antrim at the weekend. Scott McGowan's body was discovered at a flat in the Harryville area of Ballymena on Sunday. Police are investigating the possibility that Mr McGowan, who had been reported missing on Saturday, died of a drugs overdose.
Post mortem expected following Harryville body find
A post mortem examination is to be carried out on a man found dead in Co Antrim at the weekend. Scott McGowan's body was discovered at a flat in the Harryville area of Ballymena on Sunday. Police are investigating the possibility that Mr McGowan, who had been reported missing on Saturday, died of a drugs overdose.
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