10/02/2025
Other News In Brief
Justice Minister Condemns Weekend Attacks On Police Officers
Justice Minister, Naomi Long has condemned the attacks on police officers at the weekend In Londonderry and Strabane.
Minister Long said: "I unreservedly condemn these disgraceful attacks on police officers in Strabane and Derry this weekend.
"The Police are here to serve us all and keep us safe. It is appalling that they would be attacked during the course of their duties.
"There is no place in our society for such actions and those responsible will be pursued and brought to justice.
"I commend the PSNI and thank them for continuing to serve in such challenging circumstances. I send my thoughts and best wishes to the officers who were injured and I hope they make a speedy recovery."
Man Charged Following Serious Sexual Assault In South Belfast
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Public Protection Branch have charged a 43-year-old man following a serious sexual assault in south Belfast.
The man has been charged with rape, possession of an offensive weapon with intent, threats to kill, and possession of a Class B controlled drug.
He is scheduled to appear before Belfast Magistrates' Court today, Monday 10th February.
As a matter of standard procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.
Maskey Condemns 'Disgusting And Deplorable' Racist Graffiti
Racist graffiti in west Belfast has been described as "disgusting and deplorable" by Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey.
The West Belfast MP said: "The racist graffiti which has appeared in some of our communities over the last week is disgusting and deplorable.
"Racism, wherever it raises its ugly head, must be opposed, challenged and stamped out."
Paul Maskey also spoke of the majority of people in west Belfast who reject these warped actions: "West Belfast is a proudly welcoming, inclusive and diverse community.
"The majority of the people I speak to each and every day stand against racism, hatred, intimidation and discrimination.
"We will continue to champion and embrace the huge positives of diversity, and stand with everyone who calls this island home."
Justice Minister, Naomi Long has condemned the attacks on police officers at the weekend In Londonderry and Strabane.
Minister Long said: "I unreservedly condemn these disgraceful attacks on police officers in Strabane and Derry this weekend.
"The Police are here to serve us all and keep us safe. It is appalling that they would be attacked during the course of their duties.
"There is no place in our society for such actions and those responsible will be pursued and brought to justice.
"I commend the PSNI and thank them for continuing to serve in such challenging circumstances. I send my thoughts and best wishes to the officers who were injured and I hope they make a speedy recovery."
Man Charged Following Serious Sexual Assault In South Belfast
Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Public Protection Branch have charged a 43-year-old man following a serious sexual assault in south Belfast.
The man has been charged with rape, possession of an offensive weapon with intent, threats to kill, and possession of a Class B controlled drug.
He is scheduled to appear before Belfast Magistrates' Court today, Monday 10th February.
As a matter of standard procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.
Maskey Condemns 'Disgusting And Deplorable' Racist Graffiti
Racist graffiti in west Belfast has been described as "disgusting and deplorable" by Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey.
The West Belfast MP said: "The racist graffiti which has appeared in some of our communities over the last week is disgusting and deplorable.
"Racism, wherever it raises its ugly head, must be opposed, challenged and stamped out."
Paul Maskey also spoke of the majority of people in west Belfast who reject these warped actions: "West Belfast is a proudly welcoming, inclusive and diverse community.
"The majority of the people I speak to each and every day stand against racism, hatred, intimidation and discrimination.
"We will continue to champion and embrace the huge positives of diversity, and stand with everyone who calls this island home."
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19 December 2016
Joe Reilly Murder: Man Arrested
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Investigation Launched After Heroin And Cash Seized In Belfast
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24 October 2014
Police Appeal After 'Shot Fired' In North Belfast
Police have launched an investigation after reports of a shot being fired in north Belfast. No-one is believed to have been injured in the incident in the Farringdon Court area on Thursday. Police are keen to establish what happened and are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.
Police Appeal After 'Shot Fired' In North Belfast
Police have launched an investigation after reports of a shot being fired in north Belfast. No-one is believed to have been injured in the incident in the Farringdon Court area on Thursday. Police are keen to establish what happened and are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.
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