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Irish Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
WATCH as red card howler has opposition fans labelling decision as ‘shocking'
Sligo Rovers fell victim to a bizarre red card shortly before half-time in their League of Ireland clash with St Patrick's Athletic on Sunday. The decision by referee Damien MacGraith even had fans of the Saints claiming it was a 'shocker' - and as the red card was produced, gasps of disbelief and laughter could be heard from home fans sitting below the press box. MacGraith reached for his red card after Rovers defender Patriick McClean, brother of Wrexham and former Ireland star James McClean, was adjudged to have fouled Tottenham-bound Mason Melia, who dispossessed Sebastian Quirk and raced towards the area. As the teenager skipped past McClean, he went tumbling, and MacGraith whistled for a free-kick 25 yards from goal. To the shock of most inside Richmond Park, the referee reached for his back pocket and sent off the Derry native, who could barely believe what was happening. His protests fell on deaf ears, while members of the Rovers coaching staff complained in vain to the fourth official. While contact was made, it looked to be a yellow card offence at most, as McClean was not the last man. The Showgrounds side only last week had a red card to goalkeeper Sam Sargeant overturned. He was sent off for allegedly handling the ball outside his area against Shelbourne, and Rovers won their appeal. They will no doubt launch another appeal to get McClean's dismissal overturned. Patrick McClean of Sligo Rovers receives a red card from referee Damien MacGraith (Image: INPHO/James Lawlor) The latest red card was described online by fans as 'shocking' and 'farcical' and it altered the course of Sunday's game. A tight contest up to the sending off, Pat's scored three inside the first 15 minutes of the second-half as Rovers were forced into a tactical adjustment. You can watch the red card incident here… Get the latest sports headlines straight to your inbox by signing up for free email .
The Irish Sun
05-08-2025
- The Irish Sun
Moment Virgin Atlantic passenger hurls horrific abuse at hostess he threatened to ‘gang rape & set alight' in vile rant
THIS is the shocking moment a Virgin Atlantic passenger hurled abuse at a hostess he threatened to "gang rape and set alight" Disturbing footage shows Salman Iftikhar, 37, tell stewardess Angie Walsh she would be attacked in her hotel after landing. 7 Salman Iftikhar, 37, was filmed threatening a Virgin Atlantic stewardess Credit: Central News 7 The passenger said crew member Angie Walsh would be gang raped Credit: Central News 7 Angie (left) was supported by sister Claire Walsh (right) at Birmingham Crown Court Credit: Central News He spouted his vile rant after downing champagne on an eight-hour flight from London Heathrow to Lahore on February 7 2023. Iftikhar said Ms Walsh would be taken from her hotel room, gang raped and set on fire. Another passenger, who filmed the shocking scenes, can be heard saying "holy s--t". Iftikhar repeatedly accuses Ms Walsh of being a racist and says: "You called me a p-ki in front of everybody." The 37-year-old had been flying with his wife and three children, Isleworth Crown Court heard. Prosecuting, Abdul Kapadia, said: "During the defendant's first meal service, the defendant was seen helping himself to ice, leaning over the bar he was drinking at, and taking ice with his hands. "When told to stop, the defendant became irate, and started to film cabin crew with his phone, telling them: 'Do not tell me what to do you b***h. "When asked by the cabin crew to return to his seat, he then said: 'Don't tell me what to do you racist f***ing b***h. I know where you are from in Cardiff." Staff alerted the pilot and the seat belt signs were turned on, which only aggravated Iftikhar more. He continued to call Ms Walsh a "f***ing b***h" before his escalating behaviour sparked a possible flight diversion to Turkey. Moment Scots Ryanair passenger hauled off flight by cops for 'VAPING' on plane "The defendant was informed of this possible diversion, to which he replied: 'I don't care. F--it, go to Turkey. I have contacts," the prosecutor told the court. "The defendant then sat down, but his aggressive behaviour continued. "His wife was ashamed. His three children were also on-board, and other crew members were called to assist, but the defendant continued shouting and swearing. "He was slurring his words, with his voice raised. 7 The father-of-three was with his wife and kids when he unleashed his vile rants Credit: Central News 7 Iftikhar admitted making threats to kill and racially aggravated harassment Credit: Central News 7 He told flight attendants he would blow up their floor of the crew hotel Credit: Central News "He shouted at the cabin crew: 'Do you know who I am?' "The defendant's wife went to the food bar and tried to talk to cabin crew, but the defendant pushed his wife away, and shouted at her not to talk to crew." He grabbed one flight attendant, called Tommy Merchant, and threatened him with a fight. 'YOU WILL BE DEAD' The out-of-control passenger then told cabin crew he would blow up the floor of their hotel. "The defendant knew the specific hotel, but also the hotel room numbers, and threatened the cabin crew with this," Mr Kapadia told the court. "He told Ms Walsh: 'You will be dead on the floor of your hotel'. "Iftikhar shouted at Ms Walsh and said: 'The white sheep sh**ging b***h will be dead. The floor of your hotel will be blown up and it will disappear. "He told Ms Walsh: 'You will be dragged by your hair from your room and gang raped and set on fire'." His violent rant unfolded in front of his wife and three young children - who were brought to tears. Iftikhar was arrested at his £900,000 detached home in Iver, Bucks, on March 16, 2024. 'IT HAS BROKEN ME' In an impact statement, Ms Walsh said she was forced to take off 14 months and the altercation "changed my life enormously". "I can't quite believe that one passenger has had this much of an impact on my, my job, my career and my life," she said. "I am a strong brave, happy stewardess, and loved my job. I am well known within the company. "But I had to take 14 months off work. "I have been flying with Virgin Atlantic for 37 years. I was working when all flights were grounded on 9/11, and I've even flown into a warzone. But this incident has broken me. "But I don't feel strong enough anymore. I was abused for eight hours and 15 mins. It has broken me. It was a very personal attack. "I was doing everything in my power to protect passengers and the crew from him. I felt exposed and vulnerable, especially as we were 39,000 feet in the air. There was nowhere for me to go. "There was one moment where I felt I could not cope. I went into the cockpit and had a meltdown. I said to the captain I don't know what to do. "Even the threat of diverting the plane to Turkey or Baku, Azerbaijan, had no effect. "I was traumatised by the threat of being gang raped. "Never in my entire career flying for 37 years have I not been sure what to do. "I have had the best career in the world for 37 years. But he has taken that away from me." He told Ms Walsh: 'You will be dead on the floor of your hotel' Prosecutor Abdul Kapadia Iftikhar, of Iver, Bucks, admitted making threats to kill and racially aggravated harassment, in relation to Ms Walsh. He was cleared of assault by beating and threats to kill in relation to Mr Merchant. Ben Walker-Nolan, defending, said Iftikhar was suffering from "amnesia blood loss" at the time. Mr Walker-Nolan added: "Although there were over 100 incidents over the course of eight hours, the most serious, including threats to kill, were limited. "The defendant has buried his head in the sand for a long period, and expressed regret. "He has a long standing drug and alcohol problem which he has not addressed for many years. "He is a successful businessman who employs a lot of people." THUG JAILED Iftikhar has six previous convictions arising from 15 offences, including common assault in 2004 and drink driving in 2008 and failing to stop and possession of cannabis in 2021. Judge Ms Recorder Annabel Darlow KC said: "Your threats to kill were made in the presence of children, specifically your three young children. "These were threats made with significant violence. "Your children had to be comforted by cabin crew staff while you made those threats. "Ms Walsh has given up a job which she has loved for 14 months, but thankfully has now returned to work. "This was a sustained incident which involved repeated racist abuse to Ms Walsh. "You have a lengthy and appalling record of misconduct. You have not addressed the underlying cause of this for many years, that is your drug and alcohol problem. "Given your lifestyle and your ability to earn money, your harm and risk has not moved. "This was an appalling incident which has caused long lasting and devastating consequences." Iftikhar cried in the dock as he was jailed for 15 months. His LinkedIn profile stated that he was the director and founder of recruitment firm Staffing Match. Virgin Atlantic was contacted for comment.
Irish Daily Mirror
05-08-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Man 'banned' from Ryanair after being hauled off flight for 'vaping in toilet'
A passenger was kicked off a Ryanair flight to a popular holiday hotspot for allegedly vaping in the bathroom and setting off the fire alarm. The 21-year-old man reportedly caused a two-hour delay to his flight after he allegedly puffed on a vape in the plane's bathroom before the aircraft was due to depart Edinburgh Airport for Alicante in Spain on July 3. Footage captured by fellow passenger Tristan James Walker shows the man being escorted off the plane by six police officers before being hauled into a van on the tarmac. According to Mr Walker, the 21-year-old man was caught after the lavatory smoke detector went off. After the alarm sounded, the pilot is said to have informed the accused he would be removed from the plane. Mr Walker told Luxury Travel Daily: "A young lad in a group happened to set the alarm off for apparently vaping. "The pilot then came out after the air stewardess explained what happened, and then the pilot stated he would be removed from the plane. "The young lad waited for over six police officers to come on board. "He was taken off, he was very calm, did not argue or anything, no drama. "We then happened to bump into him on Benidorm's famous strip and he told us he just got a caution and was banned from Ryanair." Authorities have confirmed the 21-year-old suspect has been charged in relation to an aviation offence. A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "Around 7.55 am on Thursday, July 3, 2025 were called to an aircraft at Edinburgh Airport. "Officers attended, and a 21-year-old man was charged in connection with an aviation offence. A report was submitted to the Procurator Fiscal." Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here. The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week
