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12/03/2014
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Newcastle Security Alert A 'Hoax'
Residents of the Burren Meadow in Newcastle, County Down are returning to their homes following a security alert sparked by the discovery of a suspicious object.
A number of homes were evacuated during the early hours of Wednesday 12 March after the item was discovered at around 00:40.
The device was examined by army bomb experts and subsequently declared a hoax. Residents are now returning to their homes.
Appeal Over W Belfast Shooting
Detectives in west Belfast are appealing for information following a report of a shooting in the Ross Road area.
Shortly after 19:35 on Monday 20 March, it was reported that a 20-year-old man received a gun shot wound to his left thigh. The shooting is believed to have taken place at the alleyway between Ross Road and Balkan Street.
One man is reported to have been seen running towards the Balkan Street area following the incident.
The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment to his injuries, which are not believed to be life threatening.
Enquiries are continuing and anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0845 600 8000. Information can also be given anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Police Investigate L'Derry Shooting
Police in Foyle are investigating a shooting incident in the Kerrigan Close area of L'Derry on the evening of Monday 10 March.
It has been reported that two males entered a house in the area at around 22:00 and shot a man in both legs.
He has been taken to hospital to be treated for injuries that are not thought to be life threatening.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police in Strand Road Police Station on 0845 600 8000. Information can also be given anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Men Charged Over Andersonstown Robbery
Two men have been charged with a number of offences that include possession of a firearm and attempted false imprisonment in connection with a burglary in west Belfast.
The 23- and 44-year-old are accused of aggravated burglary, possession of a firearm in suspicious circumstances and attempted blackmail. The charges relate to an incident in the Andersonstown area on Tuesday morning.
Both are expected to appear before Belfast Magistrates' Court later on Wednesday.
(IT/MH)
Residents of the Burren Meadow in Newcastle, County Down are returning to their homes following a security alert sparked by the discovery of a suspicious object.
A number of homes were evacuated during the early hours of Wednesday 12 March after the item was discovered at around 00:40.
The device was examined by army bomb experts and subsequently declared a hoax. Residents are now returning to their homes.
Appeal Over W Belfast Shooting
Detectives in west Belfast are appealing for information following a report of a shooting in the Ross Road area.
Shortly after 19:35 on Monday 20 March, it was reported that a 20-year-old man received a gun shot wound to his left thigh. The shooting is believed to have taken place at the alleyway between Ross Road and Balkan Street.
One man is reported to have been seen running towards the Balkan Street area following the incident.
The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment to his injuries, which are not believed to be life threatening.
Enquiries are continuing and anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 0845 600 8000. Information can also be given anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Police Investigate L'Derry Shooting
Police in Foyle are investigating a shooting incident in the Kerrigan Close area of L'Derry on the evening of Monday 10 March.
It has been reported that two males entered a house in the area at around 22:00 and shot a man in both legs.
He has been taken to hospital to be treated for injuries that are not thought to be life threatening.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police in Strand Road Police Station on 0845 600 8000. Information can also be given anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Men Charged Over Andersonstown Robbery
Two men have been charged with a number of offences that include possession of a firearm and attempted false imprisonment in connection with a burglary in west Belfast.
The 23- and 44-year-old are accused of aggravated burglary, possession of a firearm in suspicious circumstances and attempted blackmail. The charges relate to an incident in the Andersonstown area on Tuesday morning.
Both are expected to appear before Belfast Magistrates' Court later on Wednesday.
(IT/MH)
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