23/04/2014
Other News In Brief
Teen Rescued After Mountain Fall
A teenager who sustained cuts and bruises and a suspected dislocated shoulder had to be rescued by helicopter from Mount Errigal in Co Donegal.
It is understood that the teen was walking with a friend when he lost his footing and fell down a steep slope on Monday evening.
High winds and inaccessibility almost resulted in the helicopter from Malin Head Coast Guard having to abandon the rescue attempt, however two members of Donegal Mountain Rescue were able to be airlifted down to the teenager, who was put on a stretcher and airlifted to safety.
Digger Used To Tear Up Football Pitch
A stolen digger is thought to have been used to tear up a football pitch at sports grounds next to the Valley Leisure Centre in Newtownabbey.
People out walking their dog raised the alarm at about 21:00 on Monday at the grounds on O'Neill Road.
The football pitch was attacked with the digger alongside damage caused to a running area and goal posts being knocked down.
Police have appealed for information.
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Being Drunk In Charge Of A Horse
Police in Londonderry have arrested a 44-year-old man on suspicion of being drunk in charge of a horse.
The man was arrested in Feeny, Co Londonderry at about 22:30 on Sunday.
He has been released pending further investigation.
(MH/JP)
A teenager who sustained cuts and bruises and a suspected dislocated shoulder had to be rescued by helicopter from Mount Errigal in Co Donegal.
It is understood that the teen was walking with a friend when he lost his footing and fell down a steep slope on Monday evening.
High winds and inaccessibility almost resulted in the helicopter from Malin Head Coast Guard having to abandon the rescue attempt, however two members of Donegal Mountain Rescue were able to be airlifted down to the teenager, who was put on a stretcher and airlifted to safety.
Digger Used To Tear Up Football Pitch
A stolen digger is thought to have been used to tear up a football pitch at sports grounds next to the Valley Leisure Centre in Newtownabbey.
People out walking their dog raised the alarm at about 21:00 on Monday at the grounds on O'Neill Road.
The football pitch was attacked with the digger alongside damage caused to a running area and goal posts being knocked down.
Police have appealed for information.
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Being Drunk In Charge Of A Horse
Police in Londonderry have arrested a 44-year-old man on suspicion of being drunk in charge of a horse.
The man was arrested in Feeny, Co Londonderry at about 22:30 on Sunday.
He has been released pending further investigation.
(MH/JP)
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