10/04/2019

Other News In Brief

Police Probe Sudden Death Of Woman In Belfast

Police in west Belfast are probing the sudden death of a woman over the weekend, it has emerged.

She is understood to have been found in the Falls Road area on Sunday 07 April.

A post-mortem examination was carried out and police are awaiting a toxicology report.

There are no further details at this time.

Police Investigating INLA Activity Make Two Arrests

Two men have been arrested as part of an investigation into the activities of the INLA.

The suspects, aged 44 and 46, were detained in Strabane on Tuesday 09 April. They are being held on suspicion of blackmail, membership of a proscribed organisation and being concerned in the supply of controlled drugs.

Game Of Thrones Exhibition Launched In Belfast

Fans of fantasy TV series Game of Thrones are set to see the show's famous Iron Throne as part of a major new exhibition that launched today.

Stars of the HBO series returned to Belfast today, Wednesday 10 April, where much of the filming took place.

Visitors are set to get a behind-the-scenes look at iconic items and famous memorabilia at the Titanic Quarter exhibition.

Liam Cunningham who plays Davos Seaworth, Isaac Hempstead Wright of Bran Stark and Ian Beattie a.k.a. Meryn Trant attended the event.





(JG/CM)

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