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11/09/2009
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Real IRA Claims Responsibility For Derry Attacks
The dissident republican group, the Real IRA, has admitted responsibility for three separate attacks in Londonderry on Friday. In two of the incidents, explosive devices were left outside two houses - one in the Shantallow area and the other in Kylemore Park in the Springtown area of the city. It is understood that the homes are those of the parents and sister, respectively, of a serving Catholic police officer. The device in the Shantallow area exploded, damaging a car, while a suspicious object at Kylemore Park is being examined. A number of houses in the area were evacuated as a result of the incident. The Real IRA have also claimed responsibility for the shooting of a man in the Drumard Park area of Ballymagroaty on Friday, The man was shot in the legs and left hand, after a number of men forced their way into a house around 1:30am. He is being treated in hospital, where his condition is described as stable.
Child Killed In Manchester RTC
A four-year-old girl has died after she was struck in a road traffic collision in Openshaw, north Manchester. The girl was walking along Parkhouse Street around 9:45am on Friday, when a Ford Focus collided with a Ford Transit van. The collision resulted in the van mounting the kerb, striking the girl. The child was taken to hospital, where she later died. Her 22-year-old mother was also injured in the incident and was taken to hospital. The driver of the Ford Focus was treated in hospital for shock, while the van driver was not injured. Parkhouse Street and Greenside Street have been closed as a result of the collision. A 31-year-old woman has been arrested by police on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Police have also said that two men were seen running from the Ford Focus at Parkhouse Street and have appealed for them to come forward. Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on: 0161 856 3572.
British Man Dies In Ibiza
A British man has died at a holiday resort in Ibiza. Michael Carter, 27, who is reported to be from Derbyshire, died in the San Antonio Bay area of the island on Monday. The Foreign Office has confirmed the death and said that his family have been informed and are receiving consular assistance.
(KMcA/GK)
The dissident republican group, the Real IRA, has admitted responsibility for three separate attacks in Londonderry on Friday. In two of the incidents, explosive devices were left outside two houses - one in the Shantallow area and the other in Kylemore Park in the Springtown area of the city. It is understood that the homes are those of the parents and sister, respectively, of a serving Catholic police officer. The device in the Shantallow area exploded, damaging a car, while a suspicious object at Kylemore Park is being examined. A number of houses in the area were evacuated as a result of the incident. The Real IRA have also claimed responsibility for the shooting of a man in the Drumard Park area of Ballymagroaty on Friday, The man was shot in the legs and left hand, after a number of men forced their way into a house around 1:30am. He is being treated in hospital, where his condition is described as stable.
Child Killed In Manchester RTC
A four-year-old girl has died after she was struck in a road traffic collision in Openshaw, north Manchester. The girl was walking along Parkhouse Street around 9:45am on Friday, when a Ford Focus collided with a Ford Transit van. The collision resulted in the van mounting the kerb, striking the girl. The child was taken to hospital, where she later died. Her 22-year-old mother was also injured in the incident and was taken to hospital. The driver of the Ford Focus was treated in hospital for shock, while the van driver was not injured. Parkhouse Street and Greenside Street have been closed as a result of the collision. A 31-year-old woman has been arrested by police on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Police have also said that two men were seen running from the Ford Focus at Parkhouse Street and have appealed for them to come forward. Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on: 0161 856 3572.
British Man Dies In Ibiza
A British man has died at a holiday resort in Ibiza. Michael Carter, 27, who is reported to be from Derbyshire, died in the San Antonio Bay area of the island on Monday. The Foreign Office has confirmed the death and said that his family have been informed and are receiving consular assistance.
(KMcA/GK)
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Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A chilly start with a widespread frost and some freezing fog, any freezing fog slow to clear. Otherwise bright with sunny spells and coastal showers. Light winds. Maximum temperature 6 °C.Tonight:Coastal showers dying out with a widespread frost developing along with freezing fog, which could become extensive. Winds remaining light. Minimum temperature -3 °C.
