27/01/2014

Other News In Brief

Suicide Bomb Victim Returned To Family In NI

The body of a man killed in a suicide bomb attack in Kabul nine days ago has been returned to Northern Ireland.

Simon Chase was among 21 people killed when a suicide attacker detonated his explosives outside the gate of a heavily fortified restaurant before two gunmen entered the premises and opened fire on people inside.

Mr Chase, originally from Chester, was living in Limavady with his partner and two sons. He had been working in Afghanistan for the EU police mission.

Man Arrested In Connection With Attempted Murder Of Teenagers

Police have arrested a 23-year-old man on suspicion of the attempted murder of two teenagers in west Belfast.

According to police, a 19-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy were attacked at a house in the North Howard Street area at about 03:30 on Monday.

Police have appealed for anyone with any information to contact them.

Police Appeal For Witnesses To Co Down Assault

Police in Co Down have appealed for witnesses to an attack on a man in The Green area of Drumaness.

Police responded to a report of a man being attacked at around 23:55 on Sunday.

The 35-year-old victim was taken to hospital but his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

A 33-year-old man was arrested a short time later, along with a 26-year-old woman, in connection with the incident.

(MH/JP)

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