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# carrickfergus

This week
3rd December 2023 - 7th December 2023
Second boy (14) arrested after two petrol bombs thrown at police in Antrim yesterday
Yesterday a 15-year-old boy was arrested and changed in relation to the incident.
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Sun 6:24 PM
Last week
26th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
Boy (15) charged after two petrol bombs thrown at police officers in Antrim
No injuries or damage was reported as a result of the incident.
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Sat 5:17 PM
This year
2023
Eight-year-old girl dies in Co Antrim crash
Another child is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
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Aug 9th 2023, 6:18 PM
Man assaulted in Carrickfergus by six masked hammer wielding men
The victim was walking his dog at night when he was attacked with hammers and bats.
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Aug 8th 2023, 2:14 PM
Eleven on-duty ambulance staff attacked in the North in early hours of the Twelfth
Five staff were physically attacked, including being punched, kicked, bitten and spat at in one incident.
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Jul 13th 2023, 4:41 PM
Last year
2022
Man (94) dies following boating incident off Carrickfergus coast
The PSNI are treating the incident as a tragic drowning.
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Aug 28th 2022, 10:53 AM
Woman attacked by men armed with hammers during burglary in Carrickfergus
The PSNI has appealed for witnesses to come forward.
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Apr 27th 2022, 12:52 PM
Antrim councillors set to debate renaming of Prince Andrew Way in Carrickfergus
A spokesperson for the council said that a motion to change the name of Prince Andrew Way is set to be held later this year.
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Feb 17th 2022, 9:40 AM
All time
Man hospitalised after ‘particularly vicious’ baseball bat attack in Antrim
Police say the men repeatedly hit the victim with the bats around the head, legs and chest.
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Oct 3rd 2021, 12:57 PM
Legal action launched against Antrim funfair over collapse of ride
The claimants say they suffered serious physical and psychological injuries as a result of the incident.
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Aug 3rd 2021, 9:58 AM
Antrim funfair ride collapse caused by 'misuse of equipment' by teenagers, says operator
Six people were left injured when the funfair ride at Planet Fun in Carrickfergus collapsed yesterday.
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Jul 25th 2021, 4:20 PM
'Senseless and reckless': Police attacked as violence flares again in parts of Northern Ireland
The incidents are the latest in several days of disorder.
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Apr 5th 2021, 1:00 PM
Three arrested following discovery of man's body at a flat in Carrickfergus
Detectives from the Major Investigation Team launched a murder investigation following the discovery.
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Jan 6th 2020, 10:02 PM
Police want to know who wrote them anonymous letter with 'vital information' on murder of prominent loyalist
44-year-old George Gilmore was gunned down in broad daylight in Carrickfergus in March.
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Jun 12th 2017, 4:08 PM
Woman arrested and police call for calm after 'reckless' murder of prominent loyalist
George Gilmore was gunned down in Carrickfergus on Monday.
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Mar 19th 2017, 5:46 PM
This story about a Carrickfergus goat causing chaos has taken on a life of its own
With many puns.
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Dec 6th 2016, 2:23 PM
Man shot in both legs in paramilitary style shooting this evening
Nobody has been arrested at this stage.
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Jun 29th 2016, 9:07 PM
Petrol bomb thrown at police attending car crash
“A police officer should never come under attack while simply doing their job.”
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May 22nd 2016, 1:30 PM
Windscreen of police car smashed with officers inside
Police are appealing for help in identifying the man.
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May 2nd 2016, 11:58 AM
Two men arrested over murder of 'vulnerable individual' who went missing seven years ago
The body of Mark Gourley has never been located.
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Apr 25th 2016, 3:15 PM
Unionists condemn 'evil' Swastika flown near Loyalist bonfire
The incident came one day after graffiti threatening to “crucify” Catholics in Belfast.
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Jul 8th 2015, 10:16 PM
Eighth man arrested over attempted murder and loyalist disorder in Larne
Crowds of up to 100 people were involved in the violence last month. Trouble last night in Carrickfergus is being linked with those disturbances.
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Apr 11th 2014, 5:23 PM
Thieves stole pensioners' wallet as he made them a cup of tea
The men were allowed into the property after telling the homeowner they would do some work on his roof.
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Apr 11th 2014, 11:22 AM
Damage to three houses after oil tank in suburban garden set ablaze
The alarm was raised at around 1am, after it was reported that both an oil tank and a house were on fire in a Carrickfergus estate.
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Mar 15th 2014, 5:01 PM
Man knocked unconscious after altercation between two dog walkers
Police search for 6′ 3″ man with “bulging” eyes following the incident in Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim on Monday evening.
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Sep 5th 2013, 12:26 PM
IRFU expresses condolences to family of boy, 14, after rugby death
Ben Robinson was ruled to have passed away from brain injuries caused by Second Impact Syndrome.
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Sep 3rd 2013, 4:35 PM
Man arrested on suspicion of terrorist activity in Carrickfergus
The 42-year-old was arrested by officers investigating the Union Jack flag protests. To date, over 180 people have been charged as part of the investigation.
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Aug 29th 2013, 4:17 PM
Man shot once in each leg in paramilitary-style shooting
The man is being treated in hospital but his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
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Jun 10th 2013, 9:39 AM
PSNI reopen murder case of man beaten to death 15 years ago
Charlie Strain died from a brutal beating to the head and body on 1 June 1998 in Antrim.
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May 1st 2013, 6:55 AM
Man pulled from car by hijackers
The incident occurred in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim, yesterday. Meanwhile, PSNI members were attacked by youths throwing stones and petrol bombs in Derry.
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Apr 14th 2013, 1:46 PM
Alliance Party calls for Assembly to unite against attacks in Antrim, Down
Last night the offices and homes of Alliance Party members were attacked and a number of police officers injured in protests.
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Dec 6th 2012, 2:54 PM
Four arrested in Antrim following violent protest
Over 1,500 people had gathered to protest against Belfast City Council’s decision to stop flying the union flag every day.
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Dec 5th 2012, 10:44 PM
Police suspect arson in attack on Carrickfergus premises
A fire broke out yesterday evening at a commercial premises in the Trailcock Road area of Carrickfergus.
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Oct 27th 2012, 4:39 PM
Update: Man arrested over 1996 murder released without charge
28-year-old businessman Simon Tang was killed as he left his takeaway business in Antrim in June 1996.
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Sep 24th 2012, 8:35 PM
Three men arrested in connection with death of 45-year-old
There were three serious stabbing incidents in Northern Ireland over the weekend.
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Sep 16th 2012, 3:20 PM
London 2012: Introducing... Ryan Seaton and Matt McGovern
The duo finished 10th in the Sailing World Championships last year.
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Jul 13th 2012, 11:28 AM