16/06/2014

Other News In Brief

Police Injured In Road Crash

Four police officers have been taken to hospital after their Landrover was involved in a road crash in Belfast.

The accident occurred in the Cregagh Road area at Bell's Bridge at about 02:30 on Sunday morning.

Two people who were in the second car were taken to hospital for treatment.

The Police Ombudsman's Office has been informed.

Arms Uncovered In Strabane Searches

Police searches into dissident republican activity have uncovered a number of weapons in Strabane, County Tyrone.

Officers discovered two suspected handguns and a number of suspected petrol bombs during searches on Sunday afternoon.

L'Derry Arrest Over Drug Searches

A 41-year-old man is due at Londonderry Magistrates' Court charged with a number of drug offences.

The man was arrested by police on Friday following the discovery of herbal cannabis with an estimated street value of £100,000 and £25,000 worth of cocaine.

The man will appear at in court charged with possession and intent to supply class A and B drugs.

Pair Stabbed With Bottle, East Belfast

A man and woman have been taken to hospital after reportedly being stabbed with a broken bottle in east Belfast.

The incident occurred at about 03:10 on Sunday morning in the Templemore Area.

Police arrived at the scene and found an injured 19-year-old man and 24-year-old woman.

(IT)

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