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Woman arrested after man stabbed to death in Belfast
A woman has been arrested and is currently in custody assisting with PSNI enquiries.
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A woman has been arrested and is currently in custody assisting with PSNI enquiries.
Ten people, including a mother of eight and a Catholic priest, were killed in disputed shootings involving the Army in west Belfast in August 1971.
Ten people were fatally wounded in gunfire involving the British army in west Belfast over three days in August 1971.
Boris Johnson was of sowing mistrust among the unionist community, and is not “a casual observer” to events in the North.
Stones and fireworks were thrown at police by gangs of youths in west Belfast this evening.
The victim was shot in both legs in the suspected terror-style attack.
A spent bullet casing, drug dealing paraphernalia and mixing agent were also found.
A party spokesperson said that the representatives will “co-operate with the investigation”.
O’Neill, party president Mary Lou McDonald and other prominent SF members attended the funeral on Tuesday.
Politicians in Northern Ireland criticised the large crowds who gathered for the funeral, despite pandemic restrictions.
He was chased by two masked gunmen through streets packed with people and motorists before he was shot dead.
The incident happened this afternoon.
Martin Finucane is the brother of murdered solicitor Pat.
Jim Donegan (43) was gunned down outside a school in west Belfast on 4 December 2018.
The paramilitary-style attack occurred shortly after 10.30pm when three masked men forced their way into the home.
The incident took place as the man slowed down to go over a speed bump.
Jim Donegan (43) was gunned down outside a school in west Belfast on 4 December.
The man was shot in the Ardmonagh Parade area last night.
“They will have someone pretending to be the mother we loved. I just can’t bear the thought of it.”
A 63-year-old man has also been arrested in west Belfast earlier today.
Sinn Féin MLA Pat Sheehan said that his party will not be intimidated from providing constituency services.
The PSNI said it was investigating the assault that took place in the Turf Lodge area of west Belfast yesterday morning at about 11am.
The device was found in the Upper Dunmurry Lane area of the city.
The shooting happened at around 3.15pm on Tuesday.
Police told reporters that children could have been killed during the attack yesterday.
The incident is believed to have occurred at Glen Road beside St Mary’s Grammar School in West Belfast.
Some of the rounds exploded during a fire which caused significant danger to local residents who were in the area.
“This is simply reckless and shows a total disregard for the safety of the local residents.”
The PSNI said a fire was reported at around 4.50am.
The man is being held on suspicion of criminal damage.
Sinn Féin has said Adams’ home and that of party member Bobby Storey were attacked with explosive devices.
The man was arrested in the Poleglass area of West Belfast under the Terrorism Act earlier today.
Raymond Johnston (28) was shot dead in his living room in front of his partner and 11-year-old child on Tuesday evening.
The family of 68-year-old Marie Conlon yesterday said they are ‘shocked and heartbroken’ at her loss.
The man had been the victim of a scam involving alleged Ministry of Justice bank charges.
He was also handed a 15 year notification order.
“The only police service in west Belfast is the Police Service of Northern Ireland.”
No one was injured in the incident.
The attack happened in Belfast city on Thursday.
Police are now investigating a motive for the shooting.