Menu
22/06/2015
Three Men To Appear In Court Charged With Robbery And Firearms Offences
Three men are to appear at Downpatrick Magistrates Court later today charged with robbery and firearms offences.
The men, aged 41, 26 and 20 were charged after police seized a shotgun on Castlewellan Road in Newcastle in the early hours of Sunday morning.
A passing police patrol had noticed three men acting suspiciously at around 2am and, after an examination of the area, a shotgun was discovered concealed in a hedge. Three men were subsequently arrested.
The charges are to be reviewed by the PPS.
(CD)
The men, aged 41, 26 and 20 were charged after police seized a shotgun on Castlewellan Road in Newcastle in the early hours of Sunday morning.
A passing police patrol had noticed three men acting suspiciously at around 2am and, after an examination of the area, a shotgun was discovered concealed in a hedge. Three men were subsequently arrested.
The charges are to be reviewed by the PPS.
(CD)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
08 August 2024
Three Men And Three Teenagers Charged Over Violent Disorder
Three man and three teenage boys have been charged to appear in court in connection with violent disorder in Belfast on Tuesday, 06 August. The men, aged 26, 28 and 41, were arrested in connection to the report of damage to homes and cars in the Rathlin Street area of Belfast.
Three Men And Three Teenagers Charged Over Violent Disorder
Three man and three teenage boys have been charged to appear in court in connection with violent disorder in Belfast on Tuesday, 06 August. The men, aged 26, 28 and 41, were arrested in connection to the report of damage to homes and cars in the Rathlin Street area of Belfast.
09 August 2017
Three Charged With Drug-Trafficking Offences
Two men and a woman have been charged with drug-trafficking offences. The men, aged 74 and 62, were arrested after police seized cannabis worth an estimated £150,000 at a house on the Donegall Road in Belfast. The woman, aged 64, was detained after officers found drugs worth £100,000 during a follow-up search at a property in Enniskillen.
Three Charged With Drug-Trafficking Offences
Two men and a woman have been charged with drug-trafficking offences. The men, aged 74 and 62, were arrested after police seized cannabis worth an estimated £150,000 at a house on the Donegall Road in Belfast. The woman, aged 64, was detained after officers found drugs worth £100,000 during a follow-up search at a property in Enniskillen.
05 October 2016
Two Men Attacked With Baseball Bats In Co Antrim
Two 18-year-old men have been attacked with baseball bats in Whitehead, Co Antrim. The victims were closing premises in the Balmoral Avenue area at around 8.30pm on Tuesday, 04 October when three men assaulted them. Both men were treated in hospital for their injuries. One has been discharged, and the other remains in hospital.
Two Men Attacked With Baseball Bats In Co Antrim
Two 18-year-old men have been attacked with baseball bats in Whitehead, Co Antrim. The victims were closing premises in the Balmoral Avenue area at around 8.30pm on Tuesday, 04 October when three men assaulted them. Both men were treated in hospital for their injuries. One has been discharged, and the other remains in hospital.
30 November 2018
Two Men Appear In Court Charged With L'Derry Murder
Two men have appeared at L'Derry Magistrates' Court charged with the murder of a 52-year-old man. Edward Meenan's body was discovered in an alleyway just off Creggan Street in the city at around 2.45am on Sunday 25 November. He had sustained significant injuries to his head and body. The investigation into his death has led to a number of arrests.
Two Men Appear In Court Charged With L'Derry Murder
Two men have appeared at L'Derry Magistrates' Court charged with the murder of a 52-year-old man. Edward Meenan's body was discovered in an alleyway just off Creggan Street in the city at around 2.45am on Sunday 25 November. He had sustained significant injuries to his head and body. The investigation into his death has led to a number of arrests.
20 May 2015
Suspect Charged Over Maghera Robbery
A man has been charged after a filling station was robbed in Co Londonderry. The theft happened on 5 February in Maghera. Police said a number of masked men armed with handguns were involved in the incident. The 48-year-old male has been charged with robbery and firearms offences.
Suspect Charged Over Maghera Robbery
A man has been charged after a filling station was robbed in Co Londonderry. The theft happened on 5 February in Maghera. Police said a number of masked men armed with handguns were involved in the incident. The 48-year-old male has been charged with robbery and firearms offences.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A showery start with outbreaks most frequent north of Lough Neagh and through the morning, before dwindling during the afternoon as the northwest breezes ease and brighter spells of weak sunshine prosper. Maximum temperature 8 °C.Tonight:A dry night, save for a few light showers around the coasts, with prolonged clear spells and light winds bringing a frosty dawn for many in central and southern parts. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
