03/07/2013
Other News In Brief
Boy Attacked In Sectarian Hate Crime
A 16-year-old boy has been attacked in a hotel car park in Templepatrick, County Antrim.
The police are reported to be treating the attack as a sectarian hate crime.
The boy received a fractured cheek bone and had two teeth knocked out by the gang of four men that attacked him.
Alliance Antrim Councillor Alan Lawther said: "I am sickened by this sectarian attack. There should be no place in our society for such an incident.
"This was a vicious assault carried out by callous individuals who have no regards for the well-being of others."
Men Arrested After Court Appearance
Three men have been arrested following an appearance at Craigavon Magistrates' Court.
The men, aged 48, 43 and 43 are being questioned at Antrim Serious Crime Suite.
They are currently on remand at Maghaberry prison.
Postman Attacked By Dog
A postman has been attacked by a dog in the Kennedy Square area of Downpatrick, Co. Down.
Royal Mail says it will not be delivering post to residents following the incident.
The incident happened as the postman was delivering mail on Friday, 21 June.
Woman Sentenced Over Benefit Fraud
A woman has been given a 15-month prison sentence suspended for two years for claiming benefits she was not entitled to.
54-year-old Mary Ward of Bearna Park, Killeavy, claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £52,218 while failing to declare capital.
She is required to repay any outstanding money she wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
(IT/CD)
A 16-year-old boy has been attacked in a hotel car park in Templepatrick, County Antrim.
The police are reported to be treating the attack as a sectarian hate crime.
The boy received a fractured cheek bone and had two teeth knocked out by the gang of four men that attacked him.
Alliance Antrim Councillor Alan Lawther said: "I am sickened by this sectarian attack. There should be no place in our society for such an incident.
"This was a vicious assault carried out by callous individuals who have no regards for the well-being of others."
Men Arrested After Court Appearance
Three men have been arrested following an appearance at Craigavon Magistrates' Court.
The men, aged 48, 43 and 43 are being questioned at Antrim Serious Crime Suite.
They are currently on remand at Maghaberry prison.
Postman Attacked By Dog
A postman has been attacked by a dog in the Kennedy Square area of Downpatrick, Co. Down.
Royal Mail says it will not be delivering post to residents following the incident.
The incident happened as the postman was delivering mail on Friday, 21 June.
Woman Sentenced Over Benefit Fraud
A woman has been given a 15-month prison sentence suspended for two years for claiming benefits she was not entitled to.
54-year-old Mary Ward of Bearna Park, Killeavy, claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £52,218 while failing to declare capital.
She is required to repay any outstanding money she wrongfully obtained to the Social Security Agency.
(IT/CD)
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