PSNI Investigating Aggravated Burglary In East Belfast

PSNI detectives have issued an appeal for information following an aggravated burglary in east Belfast on the evening of Wednesday 3 May.

According to police, at around 10.20pm last night, three men forced their way into a home on Roslyn Street. Two of the men were armed with golf clubs and threatened to the two residents.

The men stole a mobile phone before fleeing the scene on foot.

Making an appeal, Detective Sergeant Kitchen said: "I would appeal to anyone who may have seen the men in the area of to anyone with CCTV or doorbell footage that could assist with enquiries, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 2243 of 03/05/23."

A report can be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

Council of Europe Urge UK Govt To 'Reconsider' Legacy Bill

Ministers in the Council of Europe have expressed "serious concerns" over the proposed Legacy Bill, calling the UK government's to reconsider.

Sinn Féin Senator Paul Gavan raised the issue of the proposed Bill with the Committee of Ministers. Speaking on behalf of the ministers, it is understood that Icelandic Foreign Minister Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjord Gylfadóttir, said that the Bill was being closely examined.

Speaking after the exchange which took place in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Senator Gavan said: "In response to my question, Minister Gylfadóttir expressed the Committee's 'serious concerns' regarding the Bill stating that it may not be in compliance with the European Convention (of Human Rights) and will not enable restitution for victims.

"The Minister urged the British government to take steps to allay concerns regarding the Bill before the next meeting of the Committee of Ministers, which is due to take place on June 8th.

"She also agreed with me that significant parts of the Good Friday Agreement have yet to be implemented.

"This was a very clear message from the Committee of Ministers to the British Government - that they need to take action regarding this Bill of Shame, and I am very satisfied with their response.

"The obvious course of action to take is to withdraw the Bill, which does not command the support of any political party across our country.

"This Bill of Shame which would, uniquely in the world and against all principles of domestic and international law, close down all routes to justice for people bereaved in the conflict should now be shelved without further delay."

Global IT Firm CGI To Create 50 New Jobs In Belfast

Global IT and business consulting services firm, CGI, has announced that it will create at least 50 new jobs in Belfast as it continues its local expansion.

The company currently employs more than 91,000 people worldwide, with almost 6,000 of those based across the UK.

At an event in Belfast today, CGI Senior Vice President and Business Unit Leader for Scotland & Northern Ireland, Lindsay McGranaghan said that the company would continue to "develop local talent to help deliver world-class IT capabilities and solutions to meet the evolving digital needs of both local and global customers".

She added: "We will be collaborating with local universities, the wider research community and technology startups to develop exciting IP and ensure that while doing so, we deliver social value outcomes locally."