01/10/2012
Other News In Brief
999 Number Out Of Order
The PSNI has confirmed reports that the 999 emergency number is temporarily out of service in the south Tyrone & Fermanagh areas.
The number is still available on mobile phones, but cannot be reached on land-lines.
Police say the disruption is due to a technical fault and have advised anyone wishing to contact any of the emergency services to use 0845 600 8000.
Coleraine And Ballymena Drug Seizures
A discovery by police of cocaine, ecstasy and amphetamines during searches in Coleraine and Ballymena on Friday has resulted in two men appearing in court.
The men, aged 26 and 38, face a range of charges including having class A and B drugs with intent to supply and will appear at North Antrim Magistrates Court in Coleraine today.
Police also seized five vehicles, which are believed to have been used in the course of committing serious crime.
Woman Arrested After North Belfast Stabbing
A 22-year-old woman is being questioned on suspicion of attempted murder, following the stabbing of a 22-year-old man in north Belfast.
The man was seriously injured and is currently being treated in hospital. His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
The incident occurred at Havana Court in the Ardoyne are of the city and was reported to the PSNI at about 09:00 on Sunday.
Police have appealed for anyone with information to contact them.
Ballynahinch Man Dies Following Attack
A 47 year-old man has died from injuries sustained during an attack early on Sunday morning.
David Mills, from Dundrum in County Down, sustained serious head injuries after he was attacked on Dromore Street in Ballynahinch at 00:45 on Sunday morning.
Mr Mills later died in hospital from his injuries.
A 30-year-old man has been arrested and is being questioned in relation to the incident.
Police have begun a murder inquiry and have appealed for anyone who witnessed the incident, or who might have any information, to contact them.
(IT)
The PSNI has confirmed reports that the 999 emergency number is temporarily out of service in the south Tyrone & Fermanagh areas.
The number is still available on mobile phones, but cannot be reached on land-lines.
Police say the disruption is due to a technical fault and have advised anyone wishing to contact any of the emergency services to use 0845 600 8000.
Coleraine And Ballymena Drug Seizures
A discovery by police of cocaine, ecstasy and amphetamines during searches in Coleraine and Ballymena on Friday has resulted in two men appearing in court.
The men, aged 26 and 38, face a range of charges including having class A and B drugs with intent to supply and will appear at North Antrim Magistrates Court in Coleraine today.
Police also seized five vehicles, which are believed to have been used in the course of committing serious crime.
Woman Arrested After North Belfast Stabbing
A 22-year-old woman is being questioned on suspicion of attempted murder, following the stabbing of a 22-year-old man in north Belfast.
The man was seriously injured and is currently being treated in hospital. His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
The incident occurred at Havana Court in the Ardoyne are of the city and was reported to the PSNI at about 09:00 on Sunday.
Police have appealed for anyone with information to contact them.
Ballynahinch Man Dies Following Attack
A 47 year-old man has died from injuries sustained during an attack early on Sunday morning.
David Mills, from Dundrum in County Down, sustained serious head injuries after he was attacked on Dromore Street in Ballynahinch at 00:45 on Sunday morning.
Mr Mills later died in hospital from his injuries.
A 30-year-old man has been arrested and is being questioned in relation to the incident.
Police have begun a murder inquiry and have appealed for anyone who witnessed the incident, or who might have any information, to contact them.
(IT)
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