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16/07/2014
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PSNI Investigate Downpatrick Church Break-In
Police are investigating a break-in at a Catholic Church in Downpatrick, County Down.
A window to the visitor toilets at St Patrick's was smashed some time overnight between 15 and 16 July. The toilet was then damaged along with seven windows in the chapel.
The incident is not perceived as a hate crime, police have said.
Officers investigating this incident are appealing for witnesses. They can be contacted at Downpatrick police station by calling the non-emergency number 101.
Boy 'Assaulted' Over Food Refund
A boy has been allegedly assaulted by a staff member at a restaurant in Lurgan, County Armagh, after he asked for a refund for some food he had just bought.
The incident occurred at about 16:00 on Tuesday in the Flush Place area of the town.
It has been reported the altercation occurred during a dispute over a refund. The boy's injuries are not thought to be serious.
East Belfast Police Station Attacked
Petrol bombs have been thrown at a police station in Belfast that had already been attacked over the weekend.
A church and a community organisation have also been attacked. Police are working to establish whether there is a link between the incidents.
The attacks occurred in the Isthmus Street and Woodstock Road areas.
Funeral Held For Diving Victim
The funeral of a County Tyrone clergyman who died after coming into difficulty while diving off the Donegal coast is taking place today.
Presbyterian Minister Rev Dr Stewart Jones from Bessbrook went diving with a friend from L'Derry near Saint John's Point on Saturday.
The 57-year-old was a qualified diving instructor.
The service is to take place in Donemana Presbyterian Church, where Dr Jones was minister.
(IT/JP)
Police are investigating a break-in at a Catholic Church in Downpatrick, County Down.
A window to the visitor toilets at St Patrick's was smashed some time overnight between 15 and 16 July. The toilet was then damaged along with seven windows in the chapel.
The incident is not perceived as a hate crime, police have said.
Officers investigating this incident are appealing for witnesses. They can be contacted at Downpatrick police station by calling the non-emergency number 101.
Boy 'Assaulted' Over Food Refund
A boy has been allegedly assaulted by a staff member at a restaurant in Lurgan, County Armagh, after he asked for a refund for some food he had just bought.
The incident occurred at about 16:00 on Tuesday in the Flush Place area of the town.
It has been reported the altercation occurred during a dispute over a refund. The boy's injuries are not thought to be serious.
East Belfast Police Station Attacked
Petrol bombs have been thrown at a police station in Belfast that had already been attacked over the weekend.
A church and a community organisation have also been attacked. Police are working to establish whether there is a link between the incidents.
The attacks occurred in the Isthmus Street and Woodstock Road areas.
Funeral Held For Diving Victim
The funeral of a County Tyrone clergyman who died after coming into difficulty while diving off the Donegal coast is taking place today.
Presbyterian Minister Rev Dr Stewart Jones from Bessbrook went diving with a friend from L'Derry near Saint John's Point on Saturday.
The 57-year-old was a qualified diving instructor.
The service is to take place in Donemana Presbyterian Church, where Dr Jones was minister.
(IT/JP)
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