08/01/2013
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Retired RUC Sgt Cleared Of Wife's Murder
A retired RUC sergeant has been cleared of the murder of his wife at a retrial.
Mr Haveron, 58, from Farm Lodge Grove in Greenisland, was accused of murdering Pauline Haveron, 53, on 18 April, 2010.
Mrs Haveron was found dead at her home in Huntingdale Green in Ballyclare.
She was found face-down in the bath. She had been strangled.
Mr Haveron’s first trial was stopped in December after the prosecution decided not to rely on evidence from a CCTV expert.
A jury was sworn in for his retrial, but the judge directed it to find him not guilty.
Bull Cruelty Jail Sentence Stands
A judge at Londonderry Crown Court has decided not to suspend a jail sentence imposed on a cattle dealer who admitted cruelty to a bull.
44-year-old Gregory Boyd, from Main Street, Rasharkin, County Antrim admitted the charge last November.
He received a two month jail sentence and a fine of £5,000.
The incident occurred at Foyle Meats Plant at Lisahally in July 2011, when a vet had to humanely destroy the animal. It had been found with numerous injuries while being transported to the abattoir for slaughter.
The bull was also found lying on its side in a trailer unable to stand.
The two month jail sentence will still stand but the fine has been reduced from £5,000 to £3,500.
Brothers In Court Over Double Murder
Two brothers are due to appear at Armagh Magistrates Court on Tuesday, charged with a double murder in Northern Ireland six years ago.
The 37 and 40-year-old men were arrested in the Republic of Ireland in December 2012 and were later extradited to Northern Ireland.
Thomas O'Hare and Lisa McClatchey were killed at their home at Foley Road in Tassagh, near Keady, in 2006.
The couple from County Armagh were attacked with hammers and doused in petrol before being set on fire.
Pensioner Faces Child Sex Abuse Charges
A 75-year-old man from County L’Derry faces eight counts of indecent assault and gross indecency against a young boy when he goes on trial next month.
The offences are alleged to have occurred more than 40 years ago, between October 26, 1965 and October 28, 1972.
The man, who cannot be named, has appeared at Londonderry Crown Court yesterday on four counts of indecent assault on a male child.
The child is alleged to have been aged between seven and 13 at the time.
The man has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
(IT/GK)
A retired RUC sergeant has been cleared of the murder of his wife at a retrial.
Mr Haveron, 58, from Farm Lodge Grove in Greenisland, was accused of murdering Pauline Haveron, 53, on 18 April, 2010.
Mrs Haveron was found dead at her home in Huntingdale Green in Ballyclare.
She was found face-down in the bath. She had been strangled.
Mr Haveron’s first trial was stopped in December after the prosecution decided not to rely on evidence from a CCTV expert.
A jury was sworn in for his retrial, but the judge directed it to find him not guilty.
Bull Cruelty Jail Sentence Stands
A judge at Londonderry Crown Court has decided not to suspend a jail sentence imposed on a cattle dealer who admitted cruelty to a bull.
44-year-old Gregory Boyd, from Main Street, Rasharkin, County Antrim admitted the charge last November.
He received a two month jail sentence and a fine of £5,000.
The incident occurred at Foyle Meats Plant at Lisahally in July 2011, when a vet had to humanely destroy the animal. It had been found with numerous injuries while being transported to the abattoir for slaughter.
The bull was also found lying on its side in a trailer unable to stand.
The two month jail sentence will still stand but the fine has been reduced from £5,000 to £3,500.
Brothers In Court Over Double Murder
Two brothers are due to appear at Armagh Magistrates Court on Tuesday, charged with a double murder in Northern Ireland six years ago.
The 37 and 40-year-old men were arrested in the Republic of Ireland in December 2012 and were later extradited to Northern Ireland.
Thomas O'Hare and Lisa McClatchey were killed at their home at Foley Road in Tassagh, near Keady, in 2006.
The couple from County Armagh were attacked with hammers and doused in petrol before being set on fire.
Pensioner Faces Child Sex Abuse Charges
A 75-year-old man from County L’Derry faces eight counts of indecent assault and gross indecency against a young boy when he goes on trial next month.
The offences are alleged to have occurred more than 40 years ago, between October 26, 1965 and October 28, 1972.
The man, who cannot be named, has appeared at Londonderry Crown Court yesterday on four counts of indecent assault on a male child.
The child is alleged to have been aged between seven and 13 at the time.
The man has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
(IT/GK)
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08 February 2013
Simon Tang: Second Murder Charge Withdrawn
A second murder charge over the killing of Chinese restaurateur Simon Tang in 1996 has been withdrawn. Belfast Magistrates' Court has heard the case against Paul Allen will not proceed. Mr Allen, 39, of Drumhoy Drive, Carrickfergus, faced charges over the murder of Simon Tang. Mr Tang was a married father of two.
Simon Tang: Second Murder Charge Withdrawn
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11 August 2011
Shot Man's Wounds 'Not Life Threatening'
A 35-year-old man has been shot twice in the leg inside a house in Twinbrook on the outskirts of Belfast. A young girl and a woman were in the house in the Summerhill Drive area when the attack happened on Wednesday night. However, it is not believed that the man's injuries are life threatening.
Shot Man's Wounds 'Not Life Threatening'
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Portrush Stab Accused Faces Attempted Murder Charge
An attempted murder charge has followed a serious incident in Portrush when a 19-year-old man was taken to hospital after being attacked. He was stabbed a number of times during the incident in the Crocknamack Street area on Saturday night.
Portrush Stab Accused Faces Attempted Murder Charge
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03 December 2004
Belfast man pleads guilty to attempted murder charge
A Belfast man charged with attempted murder has pleaded guilty at court today. Gerard Donegan last week apologised for attacking Maurice McCracken in March 2003 with a hammer. The resulting injuries left the 56-year-old man severely brain damaged and unable to walk.
Belfast man pleads guilty to attempted murder charge
A Belfast man charged with attempted murder has pleaded guilty at court today. Gerard Donegan last week apologised for attacking Maurice McCracken in March 2003 with a hammer. The resulting injuries left the 56-year-old man severely brain damaged and unable to walk.
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