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30/05/2013
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Man Arrested Over Woman's Death
A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a woman in north Belfast.
The 31-year-old, named locally as Edna Walker, was discovered dead in a house at Highpark Cross in the Highfield Estate on Sunday evening at about 17:00.
A 50-year-old man has been arrested in connection with her death.
Police Investigate Sexual Assault At Nursing Home
Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault on an elderly woman which took place at a nursing home in east Belfast.
The incident occurred at Orchard House Nursing Home in Cherryvalley Park on May 20.
The PSNI said a thorough investigation was being carried out to determine the circumstances of the alleged assault.
Four Men Rob Belfast Shop
Four men have threatened staff and robbed a shop on the Belmont Church Road in Belfast.
The gang made off with a quantity of cigarettes.
Police said the incident happened at around 08:30 on Thursday morning.
The men have been described as wearing hooded tops.
They escaped in a silver coloured car in the direction of the Belmont Road.
Six Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
Six people have been convicted at Belfast Magistrates' Court for claiming benefits they were not entitled to.
Anne Marie McGrath (49) of Shanlieve Road, Belfast claimed Employment and Support Allowance, Jobseekers Allowance, Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £18,216 while failing to declare employment.
She was given 100 hours community service and ordered to pay court costs of £110.
Evelyn McIlwaine (56) of Avoniel Drive, Belfast claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £17,181 while failing to declare employment.
She was given a Probation Order for 18 months and ordered to pay court costs of £80.
Lee Moore (25) of Esther Patterson Court, Belfast claimed Housing Benefit and Jobseekers Allowance totalling £8,404 while failing to declare employment.
He was given a three month prison sentence suspended for 18 months and ordered to pay court costs of £34.
Francis Redmond (31) of Convention Court, Belfast claimed Jobseekers Allowance and Housing Benefit totalling £5,537 while failing to declare employment. He was given 100 hours community service and ordered to pay court costs of £49.
Neil Orr (24) of Boundary Way, Belfast was given an 18 month Probation Order and ordered to pay court costs of £31 for wrongful encashment of Employment and Support Allowance totalling £323.
Robert Colgan (24) of Mournebeg Drive, Newtownabbey was fined £100 and ordered to pay court costs of £22 for wrongful encashment of Jobseekers Allowance totalling £91.
(IT/CD)
A man has been arrested in connection with the death of a woman in north Belfast.
The 31-year-old, named locally as Edna Walker, was discovered dead in a house at Highpark Cross in the Highfield Estate on Sunday evening at about 17:00.
A 50-year-old man has been arrested in connection with her death.
Police Investigate Sexual Assault At Nursing Home
Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault on an elderly woman which took place at a nursing home in east Belfast.
The incident occurred at Orchard House Nursing Home in Cherryvalley Park on May 20.
The PSNI said a thorough investigation was being carried out to determine the circumstances of the alleged assault.
Four Men Rob Belfast Shop
Four men have threatened staff and robbed a shop on the Belmont Church Road in Belfast.
The gang made off with a quantity of cigarettes.
Police said the incident happened at around 08:30 on Thursday morning.
The men have been described as wearing hooded tops.
They escaped in a silver coloured car in the direction of the Belmont Road.
Six Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
Six people have been convicted at Belfast Magistrates' Court for claiming benefits they were not entitled to.
Anne Marie McGrath (49) of Shanlieve Road, Belfast claimed Employment and Support Allowance, Jobseekers Allowance, Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £18,216 while failing to declare employment.
She was given 100 hours community service and ordered to pay court costs of £110.
Evelyn McIlwaine (56) of Avoniel Drive, Belfast claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £17,181 while failing to declare employment.
She was given a Probation Order for 18 months and ordered to pay court costs of £80.
Lee Moore (25) of Esther Patterson Court, Belfast claimed Housing Benefit and Jobseekers Allowance totalling £8,404 while failing to declare employment.
He was given a three month prison sentence suspended for 18 months and ordered to pay court costs of £34.
Francis Redmond (31) of Convention Court, Belfast claimed Jobseekers Allowance and Housing Benefit totalling £5,537 while failing to declare employment. He was given 100 hours community service and ordered to pay court costs of £49.
Neil Orr (24) of Boundary Way, Belfast was given an 18 month Probation Order and ordered to pay court costs of £31 for wrongful encashment of Employment and Support Allowance totalling £323.
Robert Colgan (24) of Mournebeg Drive, Newtownabbey was fined £100 and ordered to pay court costs of £22 for wrongful encashment of Jobseekers Allowance totalling £91.
(IT/CD)
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Suspended Prison Term For Fraudster
Nine people were convicted of benefit fraud at Belfast Magistrates' court this week for claiming benefits they were not entitled to - with one handed a jail term. Colin McGookin (52) of Sheringhurst Park, Belfast claimed Income Support, Incapacity Benefit and Disability Living Allowance totalling £25,168 while failing to declare employment.
Suspended Prison Term For Fraudster
Nine people were convicted of benefit fraud at Belfast Magistrates' court this week for claiming benefits they were not entitled to - with one handed a jail term. Colin McGookin (52) of Sheringhurst Park, Belfast claimed Income Support, Incapacity Benefit and Disability Living Allowance totalling £25,168 while failing to declare employment.
22 September 2011
Dole Frauds Pay The Penalty
Seven people were convicted at Belfast Magistrates' Court this week for claiming benefits they were not entitled to along with two others in Lisburn. Robert Lee (34) of Commedagh Drive, Belfast was given 80 hours community service and ordered to pay court costs of £22 for wrongful encashment of Jobseekers Allowance totalling £302.
Dole Frauds Pay The Penalty
Seven people were convicted at Belfast Magistrates' Court this week for claiming benefits they were not entitled to along with two others in Lisburn. Robert Lee (34) of Commedagh Drive, Belfast was given 80 hours community service and ordered to pay court costs of £22 for wrongful encashment of Jobseekers Allowance totalling £302.
16 February 2011
Benefit Frauds Face Court Sanctions
Fraudsters are being made to pay the price for claiming a variety of benefits they were not entitled to. A total of 14 people were convicted at Belfast Magistrates' court yesterday with Joanne McBride (35) of Portallo Street, Belfast claiming Income Support totalling £4,451 while failing to declare she was working.
Benefit Frauds Face Court Sanctions
Fraudsters are being made to pay the price for claiming a variety of benefits they were not entitled to. A total of 14 people were convicted at Belfast Magistrates' court yesterday with Joanne McBride (35) of Portallo Street, Belfast claiming Income Support totalling £4,451 while failing to declare she was working.
08 September 2011
Named And Shamed: Frauds Pay Penalty
A dozen people have been caught fiddling the benefits' system in Northern Ireland. All have been identified on the Department of Social Development's (DSD) own website - a new development - and have had their details circulated to the local media in each of the areas concerned.
Named And Shamed: Frauds Pay Penalty
A dozen people have been caught fiddling the benefits' system in Northern Ireland. All have been identified on the Department of Social Development's (DSD) own website - a new development - and have had their details circulated to the local media in each of the areas concerned.
04 January 2012
Crackdown On Benefit Fraud Continues
In a sustained crackdown on benefit fraud Northern Ireland has saw a continued spate of arrests and fines handed out to those guilty of falsely claiming benefits. Barry Toner,32, of University Street, Belfast was given a four-month prison sentence and ordered to pay court costs of £19 for wrongful encashment of Income Support totalling £324.
Crackdown On Benefit Fraud Continues
In a sustained crackdown on benefit fraud Northern Ireland has saw a continued spate of arrests and fines handed out to those guilty of falsely claiming benefits. Barry Toner,32, of University Street, Belfast was given a four-month prison sentence and ordered to pay court costs of £19 for wrongful encashment of Income Support totalling £324.
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