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Irish Post
22-04-2025
- Irish Post
Police officers punched, kicked and bitten while attending domestic assault case
POLICE officers who were punched, kicked and bitten while attending a domestic assault case are among a number who be injured while on duty over the Easter weekend. Attacks took place on numerous PSNI officers in Antrim, in a 48-hour period, the PSNI has confirmed this week. 'Between April 18 and April 20 the officers were injured while on duty and also endured verbal abuse,' PSNI Area Chief Inspector Christopher Tate said. 'Despite sustaining injuries, all of officers remained on duty however, which is testimony to their resilience during difficult challenges they face on a daily basis, while working to keep people in our communities safe,' he added. The police force has confirmed that two officers were injured on the morning of April 18 while responding to a domestic-related assault in Ballymena. 'One officer was punched to the face, and bitten on the knee,' they confirmed. 'Another was kicked several times and the suspect also attempted to headbutt and kick a third officer.' A woman aged in her 30s, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of a number of offences, and later charged to court. That same morning police were targeted as they attended an alleged theft at a shop in the Broughshane Street area of the town. 'Officers located the suspect, a man aged in his 30s, who became aggressive and was shouting in the store and kicking empty boxes,' Chf Insp Tate confirmed. 'As an officer attempted to detain the suspect he lashed out at him – kicking him to the wrist – causing some swelling. 'The man was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences and has also been charged to court.' On the evening of April 20 officers were attacked after being called to reports of a disruptive customer at a pub in the High Street area of Carrickfergus. 'The suspect, aged in his 20s, had left the scene and was located in the North Street area of the town,' Chf Insp Tate explained. 'He was aggressive and shouting at officers, and was subsequently arrested for disorderly behaviour and other related matters. 'While trying to detain the suspect he attempted to head-butt two officers and also tried to kick another. 'He also spat and urinated in the back of a cell van while being transported to custody. The man has also since been charged to court.' Chf Insp Tate said the attacks show the 'often grim reality of what our officers on the ground are being faced with each and every day, and the courage and professionalism with which they serve all our communities in Northern Ireland'. 'These were all shameful assaults on our officers - and thankfully we have a number of people charged to court due to their disgraceful actions over the weekend,' he added. 'Our officers put themselves on the front line to help keep people safe – they do not deserve to be assaulted for simply doing their job. 'All of the injured officers are being supported and receiving the appropriate care and welfare measures. See More: Attacked, PSNI, Police Officers
The Independent
16-04-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
A solar storm could hit Earth. Here's how it could affect you
A powerful geomagnetic storm aimed at Earth could disrupt technology and bring a stunning celestial show as far south as Kentucky between Tuesday and Wednesday. In response to the storm, which is set to take place overnight on Tuesday and into Wednesday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a G3 Geomagnetic Storm Watch. The storms are ranked on a scale of five, with G5 being the most extreme. 'Limited, minor effects to some technological infrastructure is possible, but usually mitigable. The aurora may also be visible over many northern states and parts of the Midwest to Oregon,' it said. An aurora is created when particles from the sun collide with the Earth's atmosphere and release energy in the form of light. This time the aurora — also known as the aurora borealis or the northern lights — may be seen as far south as Kentucky. While cities like Kentucky's Frankfort and Chicago will have clear skies, clouds will cover more of the Northeast and Pennsylvania, according to Fox Weather. And, the most vivid aurora will occur over the Rockies and western skies just before sunrise, FOX Forecast Center Meteorologist Christopher Tate said. But, an aurora may not be the only outcome. With a G3 geomagnetic storm, there can be intermittent satellite and low-frequency radio navigation problems. False alarms could be triggered on some some protection devices There are also potential effects in space. 'Surface charging may occur on satellite components, drag may increase on low-Earth-orbit satellites, and corrections may be needed for orientation problems,' NOAA notes. The storm comes following multiple coronal mass ejections, or large expulsions of plasma and magnetic field from the outermost part of the sun's atmosphere. 'A shock associated with a coronal mass ejection or both coronal mass ejections combined arrived!' the Space Weather Prediction Center said. 'The strength and orientation of the magnetic energy of the coronal mass ejection will dictate how far the aurora might develop tonight...'
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
A solar storm could hit Earth tomorrow. Here's how it could affect you
A powerful geomagnetic storm aimed at Earth could disrupt technology and bring a stunning celestial show as far south as Kentucky between Tuesday and Wednesday. In response to the storm, which is set to take place overnight on Tuesday and into Wednesday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a G3 Geomagnetic Storm Watch. The storms are ranked on a scale of five, with G5 being the most extreme. 'Limited, minor effects to some technological infrastructure is possible, but usually mitigable. The aurora may also be visible over many northern states and parts of the Midwest to Oregon,' it said. An aurora is created when particles from the sun collide with the Earth's atmosphere and release energy in the form of light. This time the aurora — also known as the aurora borealis or the northern lights — may be seen as far south as Kentucky. While cities like Kentucky's Frankfort and Chicago will have clear skies, clouds will cover more of the Northeast and Pennsylvania, according to Fox Weather. And, the most vivid aurora will occur over the Rockies and western skies just before sunrise, FOX Forecast Center Meteorologist Christopher Tate said. But, an aurora may not be the only outcome. With a G3 geomagnetic storm, there can be intermittent satellite and low-frequency radio navigation problems. False alarms could be triggered on some some protection devices There are also potential effects in space. 'Surface charging may occur on satellite components, drag may increase on low-Earth-orbit satellites, and corrections may be needed for orientation problems,' NOAA notes. The storm comes following multiple coronal mass ejections, or large expulsions of plasma and magnetic field from the outermost part of the sun's atmosphere. The most powerful solar flares left the sun on Sunday, and minor geomagnetic storming conditions are likely to last into Thursday, 'A shock associated with a coronal mass ejection or both coronal mass ejections combined arrived!' the Space Weather Prediction Center said. 'The strength and orientation of the magnetic energy of the coronal mass ejection will dictate how far the aurora might develop tonight...'
The Independent
15-04-2025
- Climate
- The Independent
A solar storm could hit Earth tomorrow. Here's how it could affect you
A powerful geomagnetic storm aimed at Earth could disrupt technology and bring a stunning celestial show as far south as Kentucky between Tuesday and Wednesday. In response to the storm, which is set to take place overnight on Tuesday and into Wednesday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a G3 Geomagnetic Storm Watch. The storms are ranked on a scale of five, with G5 being the most extreme. 'Limited, minor effects to some technological infrastructure is possible, but usually mitigable. The aurora may also be visible over many northern states and parts of the Midwest to Oregon,' it said. An aurora is created when particles from the sun collide with the Earth's atmosphere and release energy in the form of light. This time the aurora — also known as the aurora borealis or the northern lights — may be seen as far south as Kentucky. While cities like Kentucky's Frankfort and Chicago will have clear skies, clouds will cover more of the Northeast and Pennsylvania, according to Fox Weather. And, the most vivid aurora will occur over the Rockies and western skies just before sunrise, FOX Forecast Center Meteorologist Christopher Tate said. But, an aurora may not be the only outcome. With a G3 geomagnetic storm, there can be intermittent satellite and low-frequency radio navigation problems. False alarms could be triggered on some some protection devices There are also potential effects in space. 'Surface charging may occur on satellite components, drag may increase on low-Earth-orbit satellites, and corrections may be needed for orientation problems,' NOAA notes. The storm comes following multiple coronal mass ejections, or large expulsions of plasma and magnetic field from the outermost part of the sun's atmosphere. 'A shock associated with a coronal mass ejection or both coronal mass ejections combined arrived!' the Space Weather Prediction Center said. 'The strength and orientation of the magnetic energy of the coronal mass ejection will dictate how far the aurora might develop tonight...'
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Solar storms could trigger Northern Lights as far south as Kentucky Tuesday night
A strong geomagnetic storm unleashed by multiple magnetic eruptions on the Sun means many Americans in the Lower 48 could be treated to quite a spectacle late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning, as the Northern Lights could glimmer across much of the northern U.S. – perhaps as far south as Kentucky. What Is A Geomagnetic Storm? The Northern Lights are produced by geomagnetic storms, or phenomena in which waves of particles from the Sun cause a disturbance in the magnetic field that envelops our planet. Noaa's Space Weather Prediction Center issued a Geomagnetic Storm Warning for a "strong" G3 level event on the geomagnetic storm scale for early Wednesday morning. The scale goes up to G5. What Are The 5 Categories That Measure Geomagnetic Storms? Those interested in watching the Northern Lights late Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning can check the forecast below to see whether clouds could get in the way for the show. Americans in cities, such as Frankfort, Kentucky, and Chicago, will have some of the clearest skies. Unfortunately, clouds will reign supreme over Pennsylvania and much of the Northeast. The most vivid sights of the Northern Lights will take place over the Rockies and Western U.s. right before sunrise, according to FOX Forecast Center Meteorologist Christopher Tate. The best way to see the aurora is to find a place away from city lights with a clear view of the northern horizon. The lights will show up better on camera, especially with a few seconds' exposure. But strong displays are still visible with just your eyes. How To Watch Fox Weather In addition to creating the Northern Lights, the G3 geomagnetic storm has the potential to interrupt radio frequencies and cause some satellite navigation problems. After the initial geomagnetic storm level of G3, the SWPC said the storm will decrease to a G1 on Thursday and then below G1 by article source: Solar storms could trigger Northern Lights as far south as Kentucky Tuesday night
