28/03/2014

Other News In Brief

Body Confirmed As Missing Lisburn Man

Police have confirmed that a body found during a search is that of missing Lisburn man Mark Lockhart.

The 39-year-old had been missing since Sunday.

His body was discovered near the Civic Centre on Wednesday afternoon.

"Formal identification has been carried out and the family of Mark have been made aware," a police spokesperson explained.

"A post mortem is due to take place to determine the cause of death."

There are no further details.

13-Year-Old Girl Arrested Over Graffiti Damage

Police in Londonderry have arrested a 13-year-old girl in connection with vandalism of a number of cars and properties.

It is understood graffiti was sprayed on a number of houses and cars in the Glendale Park and Temple Park areas.

Police say that the teenager is helping them with their enquiries into the criminal damage.

Police want anyone who witnessed the incidents to come forward.

Three Illegal Workers Arrested At Lisburn Takeaway

A Home Office Immigration Enforcement Team has arrested three people found to be working illegally at a Lisburn takeaway.

It is understood that officers visited Emperor Chinese takeaway on Longstone Street, questioning staff to check if they had the right to work in the UK.

The takeaway was found to be employing three people illegally.

(MH)

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