08/10/2012
Other News In Brief
Man Injured By Firework
A man from the New Lodge area in North Belfast has been told he could lose the sight in one of his eyes, following an incident with a firework over the weekend.
Collum Kelly, 23, was at his home in Carlisle Parade when he was distracted by the noise of people throwing stones and setting off fireworks outside.
Mr Kelly opened his window to shout at the young people when a firework was thrown and exploded near him. The explosion caused damage to his eye and face.
Mr Kelly underwent surgery on Sunday, but could face losing the sight in his right eye.
It is thought that fireworks are being sold illegally in the area.
It is a legal requirement to have a licence to buy, sell or use fireworks in Northern Ireland.
Woman In Hospital After Assault
A 24-year-old woman is being treated for head injuries following an assault in Bangor, County Down.
The incident occurred in Jubilee Court in the town just before 01:30 on Sunday morning.
The woman was taken to hospital to be treated and is thought to be in a stable condition.
A 20-year-old man has been charged and will appear in court in Newtownards.
Five Arrested In Omagh Searches
Five people have been arrested during police searches in Omagh and Scotland.
The searches were carried out on Saturday evening and Sunday morning and were in relation to serious crime offenses in Omagh.
The five people include four men and a woman who are all currently being questioned.
It is not believed that the arrests are in relation to dissident republicanism.
Man Critical Following Crash
A car crash that occurred on the Draperstown Road near Tobermore in County L’Derry on Sunday morning has left a 23-year-old man in critical condition.
Following the collision, which occurred at about 08:00, two men were taken to Antrim Area Hospital. The second man, who is 21, was treated for non-life threatening injuries.
The 23-year-old has now been moved to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast. Police have appealed for witnesses.
Officers have asked anyone who witnessed the crash or spotted a blue Honda Accord in the area at the time to contact them.
(IT/GK)
A man from the New Lodge area in North Belfast has been told he could lose the sight in one of his eyes, following an incident with a firework over the weekend.
Collum Kelly, 23, was at his home in Carlisle Parade when he was distracted by the noise of people throwing stones and setting off fireworks outside.
Mr Kelly opened his window to shout at the young people when a firework was thrown and exploded near him. The explosion caused damage to his eye and face.
Mr Kelly underwent surgery on Sunday, but could face losing the sight in his right eye.
It is thought that fireworks are being sold illegally in the area.
It is a legal requirement to have a licence to buy, sell or use fireworks in Northern Ireland.
Woman In Hospital After Assault
A 24-year-old woman is being treated for head injuries following an assault in Bangor, County Down.
The incident occurred in Jubilee Court in the town just before 01:30 on Sunday morning.
The woman was taken to hospital to be treated and is thought to be in a stable condition.
A 20-year-old man has been charged and will appear in court in Newtownards.
Five Arrested In Omagh Searches
Five people have been arrested during police searches in Omagh and Scotland.
The searches were carried out on Saturday evening and Sunday morning and were in relation to serious crime offenses in Omagh.
The five people include four men and a woman who are all currently being questioned.
It is not believed that the arrests are in relation to dissident republicanism.
Man Critical Following Crash
A car crash that occurred on the Draperstown Road near Tobermore in County L’Derry on Sunday morning has left a 23-year-old man in critical condition.
Following the collision, which occurred at about 08:00, two men were taken to Antrim Area Hospital. The second man, who is 21, was treated for non-life threatening injuries.
The 23-year-old has now been moved to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast. Police have appealed for witnesses.
Officers have asked anyone who witnessed the crash or spotted a blue Honda Accord in the area at the time to contact them.
(IT/GK)
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