Menu
28/04/2003
Police describe shooting of officers as 'attempted murder'
Police have described the shooting of two PSNI officers in north Belfast at the weekend as attempted murder.
Loyalist paramilitaries have been blamed for the incident which occurred after trouble flared on the Limestone Road area of the city on Saturday night.
Both officers, who were hit by shotgun pellets, were taken to hospital, but their injuries are not thought to be life threatening. The officers were hit as they tried to separate rival gangs who began stoning each other at around 9am.
Superintendent David Boultwood said: " I have no doubt that the gunman probably did have some connection to loyalist paramilitaries, although at the present stage I can't definitely say that he was a member of the UDA.
One person was arrested for riotous behaviour while a police vehicle was also damaged as officers were attacked with bricks.
The Army was eventually called in to deal with the trouble which was under control just before midnight.
(MB)
Loyalist paramilitaries have been blamed for the incident which occurred after trouble flared on the Limestone Road area of the city on Saturday night.
Both officers, who were hit by shotgun pellets, were taken to hospital, but their injuries are not thought to be life threatening. The officers were hit as they tried to separate rival gangs who began stoning each other at around 9am.
Superintendent David Boultwood said: " I have no doubt that the gunman probably did have some connection to loyalist paramilitaries, although at the present stage I can't definitely say that he was a member of the UDA.
One person was arrested for riotous behaviour while a police vehicle was also damaged as officers were attacked with bricks.
The Army was eventually called in to deal with the trouble which was under control just before midnight.
(MB)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
23 February 2024
One Year On Since Attempted Murder Of DCI John Caldwell
The PSNI will "continue to relentlessly pursue those responsible" for the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell, Chief Constable Jon Boutcher has said as he marked the first anniversary of the gun attack.
One Year On Since Attempted Murder Of DCI John Caldwell
The PSNI will "continue to relentlessly pursue those responsible" for the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell, Chief Constable Jon Boutcher has said as he marked the first anniversary of the gun attack.
23 June 2016
Police Officers Disciplined For Failing To Tell Doctor About Woman's Head Injuries
Two police officers have been disciplined after they failed to let their colleagues and a police doctor know that a woman had sustained a head injury, a Police Ombudsman investigation has concluded. The woman died from bleeding to the brain on 24 February 2014, the day after she suffered the injury.
Police Officers Disciplined For Failing To Tell Doctor About Woman's Head Injuries
Two police officers have been disciplined after they failed to let their colleagues and a police doctor know that a woman had sustained a head injury, a Police Ombudsman investigation has concluded. The woman died from bleeding to the brain on 24 February 2014, the day after she suffered the injury.
23 July 2003
Police raid suspected Derry brothels
Two suspected brothels have been raided by undercover police in Londonderry. Officers forced their way into the houses in Cuthbert Street and Florence Street in the Waterside area of the city on Tuesday night. The planned operation resulted in the arrests of three women, with a further two women voluntarily going to police.
Police raid suspected Derry brothels
Two suspected brothels have been raided by undercover police in Londonderry. Officers forced their way into the houses in Cuthbert Street and Florence Street in the Waterside area of the city on Tuesday night. The planned operation resulted in the arrests of three women, with a further two women voluntarily going to police.
04 December 2003
Five released by police investigating murder
Five people arrested for questioning in connection with a police inquiry into the murder of a Co Antrim man last month, have been released without charge. Ballyclare man, John Allen, 31, died after being shot in the head and legs by two masked men at a flat in the town on November 8. He was taken to Antrim Area Hospital were he later died.
Five released by police investigating murder
Five people arrested for questioning in connection with a police inquiry into the murder of a Co Antrim man last month, have been released without charge. Ballyclare man, John Allen, 31, died after being shot in the head and legs by two masked men at a flat in the town on November 8. He was taken to Antrim Area Hospital were he later died.
07 February 2007
PSNI response to Ombudsman's report due
The Police Service of Northern Ireland is expected to respond to the Police Ombudsman's report on alleged collusion between Special Branch Officers and loyalist paramilitaries in north Belfast in a report to the Policing Board later today.
PSNI response to Ombudsman's report due
The Police Service of Northern Ireland is expected to respond to the Police Ombudsman's report on alleged collusion between Special Branch Officers and loyalist paramilitaries in north Belfast in a report to the Policing Board later today.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy morning with a few showers at times. Becoming dry in the afternoon and staying mainly cloudy, but some sunshine breaking through particularly in the east. Maximum temperature 16 °C.Tonight:Quite cloudy across all counties at first but clear spells most likely towards Down and Antrim, becoming widespread through the evening and overnight. Minimum temperature 5 °C.
