29/09/2014
Other News In Brief
Death Of Woman Being Investigated
A woman has been found dead at a house in Co Down.
The woman is said to have been found in the Springfield Gardens area of Portavogie on Monday.
Police have said a post-mortem examination is being carried out.
An investigation has been launched into the death.
No further details are available.
Two Men Rob Chinese Takeaway
Two men have robbed a Chinese takeaway in north Belfast, it has been reported.
The incident happened at a premises on the Crumlin Road on Sunday at around 1am.
A female member of staff suffered a minor head injury after being pushed during the robbery. She required medical treatment.
It is understood the two masked men were armed with knives.
One of the men took money from the till before they both fled the scene on foot.
One is said to be 5ft 6ins tall, of heavy build, wearing a grey tracksuit and black jacket. The other was around 6ft tall, also of heavy build and was wearing blue jeans and a black top.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101.
Man Attacked By Armed Gang
A man has been attacked in his home by a masked gang.
The incident occurred at a premises on the Old Suffolk Road, west Belfast, at around 9.20pm on Sunday.
The victim, 33, who lived at the property, is thought to have been attacked by four masked men in the hallway of the house after he answered a knock at the door.
He suffered injuries to his head and body during the assault, but his condition is not thought to be life-threatening, police have said.
Nothing was taken from the property during the attack.
Teenager Missing In Co Tyrone
A 15-year-old girl has been reported missing in Co Tyrone.
Nicole Campbell was reported missing from her home in Coolnafranky Park, Cookstown, at 9.30am on Monday.
She is described as around 5" tall, of slim build, with red/brown hair and green eyes. She is also believed to have a tongue piercing.
Police have said at the time she went missing, she is thought to have been wearing pyjamas.
(JP/CD)
A woman has been found dead at a house in Co Down.
The woman is said to have been found in the Springfield Gardens area of Portavogie on Monday.
Police have said a post-mortem examination is being carried out.
An investigation has been launched into the death.
No further details are available.
Two Men Rob Chinese Takeaway
Two men have robbed a Chinese takeaway in north Belfast, it has been reported.
The incident happened at a premises on the Crumlin Road on Sunday at around 1am.
A female member of staff suffered a minor head injury after being pushed during the robbery. She required medical treatment.
It is understood the two masked men were armed with knives.
One of the men took money from the till before they both fled the scene on foot.
One is said to be 5ft 6ins tall, of heavy build, wearing a grey tracksuit and black jacket. The other was around 6ft tall, also of heavy build and was wearing blue jeans and a black top.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101.
Man Attacked By Armed Gang
A man has been attacked in his home by a masked gang.
The incident occurred at a premises on the Old Suffolk Road, west Belfast, at around 9.20pm on Sunday.
The victim, 33, who lived at the property, is thought to have been attacked by four masked men in the hallway of the house after he answered a knock at the door.
He suffered injuries to his head and body during the assault, but his condition is not thought to be life-threatening, police have said.
Nothing was taken from the property during the attack.
Teenager Missing In Co Tyrone
A 15-year-old girl has been reported missing in Co Tyrone.
Nicole Campbell was reported missing from her home in Coolnafranky Park, Cookstown, at 9.30am on Monday.
She is described as around 5" tall, of slim build, with red/brown hair and green eyes. She is also believed to have a tongue piercing.
Police have said at the time she went missing, she is thought to have been wearing pyjamas.
(JP/CD)
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