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17/07/2014
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Man's Jaw Fractured In 'Hate Crime' Attack
A man has had his jaw fractured during an attack in Ballymena, County Antrim, that is being treated as a hate crime by police.
The man was walking in the Lamont Park playing fields area last Friday (11 July) at about 15:00 when he was set upon by three men.
The victim then went to the carpark and dialled 999 for help.
He was taken to hospital by ambulance.
The three attackers are described as having local accents.
Staff Threatened With Knife In Strabane
A staff member has been threatened with a knife during a robbery at a business premises in Strabane, County Tyrone.
The incident occurred on Ballycolman Avenue on Wednesday at 19:30.
The female staff member was made to empty the shop till and the man then made off with the contents. He fled in the direction of Beechmount Avenue.
He is described as being 5ft 8ins tall and wearing grey hoodie, a white scarf covering his mouth and grey tracksuit bottoms.
Pro-IRA Poster Removed From Memorial
A pro-IRA poster that was placed at a memorial to two UDR soldiers who were killed three decades ago in County Tyrone has been removed by police.
Crosses and wreaths were laid at the scene on Monday evening to mark the death of Heather Kerrigan and Norman McKinley, who were killed when a landmine exploded near Castlederg in 1984.
A short time later, the pro-IRA poster was put up, but was then taken down by police, who are treating it as a hate crime.
Woman Arrested Over Armagh Fuel Plant
A 55-year-old woman has been arrested by police following the discovery of an illegal fuel laundering plant in County Armagh.
The plant was found during a search on Tuesday.
It is thought that the plant would have been capable of evading over £2m in lost duty and taxes.
(IT/JP)
A man has had his jaw fractured during an attack in Ballymena, County Antrim, that is being treated as a hate crime by police.
The man was walking in the Lamont Park playing fields area last Friday (11 July) at about 15:00 when he was set upon by three men.
The victim then went to the carpark and dialled 999 for help.
He was taken to hospital by ambulance.
The three attackers are described as having local accents.
Staff Threatened With Knife In Strabane
A staff member has been threatened with a knife during a robbery at a business premises in Strabane, County Tyrone.
The incident occurred on Ballycolman Avenue on Wednesday at 19:30.
The female staff member was made to empty the shop till and the man then made off with the contents. He fled in the direction of Beechmount Avenue.
He is described as being 5ft 8ins tall and wearing grey hoodie, a white scarf covering his mouth and grey tracksuit bottoms.
Pro-IRA Poster Removed From Memorial
A pro-IRA poster that was placed at a memorial to two UDR soldiers who were killed three decades ago in County Tyrone has been removed by police.
Crosses and wreaths were laid at the scene on Monday evening to mark the death of Heather Kerrigan and Norman McKinley, who were killed when a landmine exploded near Castlederg in 1984.
A short time later, the pro-IRA poster was put up, but was then taken down by police, who are treating it as a hate crime.
Woman Arrested Over Armagh Fuel Plant
A 55-year-old woman has been arrested by police following the discovery of an illegal fuel laundering plant in County Armagh.
The plant was found during a search on Tuesday.
It is thought that the plant would have been capable of evading over £2m in lost duty and taxes.
(IT/JP)
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