14/08/2014

Other News In Brief

Waterside Shooting - Man released

Two men have been released following their arrest over the shooting of a man in L'Derry last month.

A 32-year-old man was shot in both legs in Lincoln Court in the Waterside area of the city on 22 July.

He was treated for injuries. The men were arrested on Wednesday, but have now been released unconditionally.

Appeal For Missing Woman, Antrim

The PSNI has appealed to the public for information regarding missing 45-year-old Karen Holly, who was last seen walking on the Belfast Road in Antrim at about 07:00 on 14 August.

Ms Holly is described as about 5ft 4in tall, medium build with dark, shoulder-length hair. She was wearing a blue raincoat, purple patterned trousers and had a navy rucksack.

Anyone who knows of Ms Holly's whereabouts or has any information is asked to contact police on the non-emergency number 101.

Charges Brought Over Ballymena Taxi Assault

A man is facing charges following the robbery and assault of a taxi drive in Ballymena, County Antrim.

The driver was attacked in the Dunclug Park area of the town on Tuesday night. A 22-year-old man has been charged with robbery and is due to appear before Ballymena Magistrates Court today.

Man Arrested In Dissident Investigation

Detectives from the PSNI Serious Crime Branch investigating dissident republican activity have arrested a 27-year-old man.

The man was detained in the Belfast area on Wednesday afternoon

(IT/MH)

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