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11/01/2012
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Bus Crashes In Centre Of Belfast
Emergency services have been called to an incident involving a bus in Belfast city centre.
The incident took place at around 14:15 GMT in Queen Street, which has been closed to traffic.There are reports that a number of people have been injured.
Derry Residents Return Home After Bomb Scare
Residents in Londonderry who had to leave their homes following reports of a loud explosion in the Waterside on Tuesday have been allowed to return. Homes were evacuated in the Spencer Road and Fountain Hill areas. Police have said the Spencer Road reopened at 13:00 GMT on Wednesday.They have also said that Fountain Hill and Moore Street has reopened. Police searches in the area over the coming days will focus on the car park at the Quarry Steps behind Spencer Road.
Police Launch Fresh Appeal In Murder Probe
Police investigating the murder of a businessman in Carrickfergus in 1996 have said they are following new lines of inquiry. Twenty- eight-year-old Chinese businessman Simon Tang was beaten and robbed as he left his takeaway restaurant. Detectives said that they are making progress but have appealed for more information from the community. It is understood that the attack was carried out by two youths who stole the night’s takings and Mr Tang’s watch. No one has ever been charged with the murder. Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives on 028 90 700 727 or they can contact officers on a mobile number 07585 228283.
(LB)
Emergency services have been called to an incident involving a bus in Belfast city centre.
The incident took place at around 14:15 GMT in Queen Street, which has been closed to traffic.There are reports that a number of people have been injured.
Derry Residents Return Home After Bomb Scare
Residents in Londonderry who had to leave their homes following reports of a loud explosion in the Waterside on Tuesday have been allowed to return. Homes were evacuated in the Spencer Road and Fountain Hill areas. Police have said the Spencer Road reopened at 13:00 GMT on Wednesday.They have also said that Fountain Hill and Moore Street has reopened. Police searches in the area over the coming days will focus on the car park at the Quarry Steps behind Spencer Road.
Police Launch Fresh Appeal In Murder Probe
Police investigating the murder of a businessman in Carrickfergus in 1996 have said they are following new lines of inquiry. Twenty- eight-year-old Chinese businessman Simon Tang was beaten and robbed as he left his takeaway restaurant. Detectives said that they are making progress but have appealed for more information from the community. It is understood that the attack was carried out by two youths who stole the night’s takings and Mr Tang’s watch. No one has ever been charged with the murder. Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives on 028 90 700 727 or they can contact officers on a mobile number 07585 228283.
(LB)
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