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31/05/2012
Other NI News In Brief
Senior Police Examined In Mauritius Trial
The chief inspector who led the Mauritius investigation into the death of a Northern Irish newlywed was questioned today about allegations of police brutality.
Avinash Treebhoowoon, one of two men accused of murdering Michaela McAreavey last year, claimed he was beaten up by police officers before he signed a confession.
Chief Inspector Luciano Gerard repeatedly denied the claims, calling them "unfounded and ridiculous".
His cross-examination continues tomorrow.
Carnlough Man Takes Top Job At Anfield
Carnlough-born Brendan Rodgers is to fill Kenny Dalglish’s vacant position as manager of Liverpool Football Club.
Friends and family in the County Antrim seaside village wished him all the best after the announcement was made.
He has signed a three-year deal but will be under pressure to lead the club back to the Champions League.
One Day In The Life Of Belfast's Next Generation
Ninety "fascinating" images by first-time photographers from Belfast's primary school pupils will go on display next week.
Royal Ulster Academy of Arts president Julian Friers praised the quality of the work in the One Day in the Life Of competition.
He said: "To take a photograph is to make similar decisions to those made by a painter – subject matter, composition, light and shade, colour, all are important in producing an image. Put these decisions in the hands of young people and the results are fascinating."
The exhibition, sponsored by KPMG, runs at the RUA gallery in River House, High Street, Belfast from June 6 to June 20.
(NE/GK)
The chief inspector who led the Mauritius investigation into the death of a Northern Irish newlywed was questioned today about allegations of police brutality.
Avinash Treebhoowoon, one of two men accused of murdering Michaela McAreavey last year, claimed he was beaten up by police officers before he signed a confession.
Chief Inspector Luciano Gerard repeatedly denied the claims, calling them "unfounded and ridiculous".
His cross-examination continues tomorrow.
Carnlough Man Takes Top Job At Anfield
Carnlough-born Brendan Rodgers is to fill Kenny Dalglish’s vacant position as manager of Liverpool Football Club.
Friends and family in the County Antrim seaside village wished him all the best after the announcement was made.
He has signed a three-year deal but will be under pressure to lead the club back to the Champions League.
One Day In The Life Of Belfast's Next Generation
Ninety "fascinating" images by first-time photographers from Belfast's primary school pupils will go on display next week.
Royal Ulster Academy of Arts president Julian Friers praised the quality of the work in the One Day in the Life Of competition.
He said: "To take a photograph is to make similar decisions to those made by a painter – subject matter, composition, light and shade, colour, all are important in producing an image. Put these decisions in the hands of young people and the results are fascinating."
The exhibition, sponsored by KPMG, runs at the RUA gallery in River House, High Street, Belfast from June 6 to June 20.
(NE/GK)
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23 June 2016
Police Officers Disciplined For Failing To Tell Doctor About Woman's Head Injuries
Two police officers have been disciplined after they failed to let their colleagues and a police doctor know that a woman had sustained a head injury, a Police Ombudsman investigation has concluded. The woman died from bleeding to the brain on 24 February 2014, the day after she suffered the injury.
Police Officers Disciplined For Failing To Tell Doctor About Woman's Head Injuries
Two police officers have been disciplined after they failed to let their colleagues and a police doctor know that a woman had sustained a head injury, a Police Ombudsman investigation has concluded. The woman died from bleeding to the brain on 24 February 2014, the day after she suffered the injury.
05 July 2016
Wimbledon Finals To Be Shown At Belfast City Hall
The men's and women's Wimbledon finals are to be shown on the Big Screen at the Belfast City Hall this weekend. The Ladies' Singles final takes place on Saturday, 09 July, and the Men's Final takes place on Sunday, 10 July. Both matches start at 2pm, with pre-match coverage live from 1pm.
Wimbledon Finals To Be Shown At Belfast City Hall
The men's and women's Wimbledon finals are to be shown on the Big Screen at the Belfast City Hall this weekend. The Ladies' Singles final takes place on Saturday, 09 July, and the Men's Final takes place on Sunday, 10 July. Both matches start at 2pm, with pre-match coverage live from 1pm.
12 April 2017
Man Arrested Over Murder Of George Gilmore
A 39-year-old man has been arrested by police investigating the murder of George Gilmore. Mr Gilmore, aged 44, was shot in the neck in Carrickfergus on Monday, 13 March. He died from his injuries in hospital the following day, 14 March. The suspect was detained in Co Antrim on Wednesday, 12 April, and is being questioned at Musgrave police station.
Man Arrested Over Murder Of George Gilmore
A 39-year-old man has been arrested by police investigating the murder of George Gilmore. Mr Gilmore, aged 44, was shot in the neck in Carrickfergus on Monday, 13 March. He died from his injuries in hospital the following day, 14 March. The suspect was detained in Co Antrim on Wednesday, 12 April, and is being questioned at Musgrave police station.
01 December 2016
Investigation Launched After Heroin And Cash Seized In Belfast
Police have launched an investigation after discovering heroin and a sum of cash in Belfast city centre. Four wraps of the Class A drugs were found in bushes on Wednesday, 30 November. Police also seized a sum of cash. The PSNI are continuing with their enquiries.
Investigation Launched After Heroin And Cash Seized In Belfast
Police have launched an investigation after discovering heroin and a sum of cash in Belfast city centre. Four wraps of the Class A drugs were found in bushes on Wednesday, 30 November. Police also seized a sum of cash. The PSNI are continuing with their enquiries.
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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