01/08/2013
Other News In Brief
Man Dies In Stabbing Attack
A man has died after being stabbed at a house in Dungannon, Co Tyrone.
Police are investigating the death, which occurred at a house in Woodvale Park early this morning.
Police have appealed for witnesses to contact them.
Man Arrested After Hospital Theft
A man has been charged following a burglary at a hospital in Antrim in June.
The theft happened at Steeple Road.
The 23-year-old accused has also been charged with a burglary at a house at Andraid Close in the town.
He will appear before Antrim Magistrates' Court on 28 August.
Workers Shaken After 'Gun' Robbery
Staff at a business in the Hillsborough Road area of Carryduff have been left uninjured but shaken, after a man pointed a suspected gun at them during a robbery.
The incident happened at about 3.10pm yesterday.
Police have said the man was wearing a red hooded top and balaclava and demanded the contents of the till.
Three Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
Three people have been convicted of benefit fraud at Belfast Magistrates' Court.
Wayne Roulston (30) of Clara Way, Belfast claimed Jobseekers Allowance, Incapacity Benefit and Housing Benefit totalling £2,769 while failing to declare employment.
He was given 100 hours community service and ordered to pay court costs of £52.
Kevin Gray (27) of Fairyknowe Park, Newtownabbey claimed Jobseekers Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance totalling £3,665 while failing to declare employment.
He was given 200 hours community service and ordered to pay court costs of £37.
Martina McAdorey (31) of Bawnmore Drive, Newtownabbey claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £4,244 while failing to declare employment.
She was given a two month prison sentence suspended for 12 months and ordered to pay court costs of £34.
(IT/JP)
A man has died after being stabbed at a house in Dungannon, Co Tyrone.
Police are investigating the death, which occurred at a house in Woodvale Park early this morning.
Police have appealed for witnesses to contact them.
Man Arrested After Hospital Theft
A man has been charged following a burglary at a hospital in Antrim in June.
The theft happened at Steeple Road.
The 23-year-old accused has also been charged with a burglary at a house at Andraid Close in the town.
He will appear before Antrim Magistrates' Court on 28 August.
Workers Shaken After 'Gun' Robbery
Staff at a business in the Hillsborough Road area of Carryduff have been left uninjured but shaken, after a man pointed a suspected gun at them during a robbery.
The incident happened at about 3.10pm yesterday.
Police have said the man was wearing a red hooded top and balaclava and demanded the contents of the till.
Three Convicted Of Benefit Fraud
Three people have been convicted of benefit fraud at Belfast Magistrates' Court.
Wayne Roulston (30) of Clara Way, Belfast claimed Jobseekers Allowance, Incapacity Benefit and Housing Benefit totalling £2,769 while failing to declare employment.
He was given 100 hours community service and ordered to pay court costs of £52.
Kevin Gray (27) of Fairyknowe Park, Newtownabbey claimed Jobseekers Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance totalling £3,665 while failing to declare employment.
He was given 200 hours community service and ordered to pay court costs of £37.
Martina McAdorey (31) of Bawnmore Drive, Newtownabbey claimed Income Support and Housing Benefit totalling £4,244 while failing to declare employment.
She was given a two month prison sentence suspended for 12 months and ordered to pay court costs of £34.
(IT/JP)
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People from different areas of NI have been sentenced to terms of imprisonment and fines for defrauding the Government over benefits being claimed illegally. As part of a continuing crackdown, three people were convicted at Craigavon Magistrates' court on Monday for claiming benefits they were not entitled to.
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Benefit Frauds 'Jailed' For False Claims
Three benefit frauds from across NI have been handed down gaol sentences for defrauding the Government of money to which they were not entitled. James Logue (45) of Main Street, Castlederg was convicted at Strabane Magistrates' court after he claimed Housing Benefit totalling £2,057 by making a false statement of occupation.
Benefit Frauds 'Jailed' For False Claims
Three benefit frauds from across NI have been handed down gaol sentences for defrauding the Government of money to which they were not entitled. James Logue (45) of Main Street, Castlederg was convicted at Strabane Magistrates' court after he claimed Housing Benefit totalling £2,057 by making a false statement of occupation.
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