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Sunday World
04-08-2025
- Sunday World
Man charged in connection with cop injured after being dragged by moving vehicle
The officer was pulled by a moving vehicle and dragged along the road in Kilkeel, Co Down, on Friday The incident happened in Kilkeel, Co Down, last night. (Stock image) A man has been charged with several offences in connection with an incident that left a police officer injured. The officer was pulled by a moving vehicle and dragged along the road in Kilkeel, Co Down, on Friday. He was not seriously injured, but did require hospital treatment. A 21-year-old has subsequently been charged with attempted grievous bodily harm with intent, dangerous driving and failing to stop for police. He is due to appear before Newry Magistrates' Court on Thursday, 27th August. A senior officer said the incident was unacceptable. Inspector Connolly said that officers were conducting traffic duties on the Mountain Road when the incident took place. He added: "The officer sustained an arm injury and was unable to continue with his duties. "He has since attended hospital for treatment." Inspector Connolly continued: "Our investigation into this matter is ongoing. "Police officers carry out their job knowing that on any given day they could be faced with difficult and dangerous situations, but it is completely unacceptable that they should be deliberately injured. 'The outcome of the driver's actions could have been much more serious and the public should rest assured that the perpetrator will face the consequences. "We would appeal to anyone with information, including dashcam footage, to contact police on 101 quoting reference 1742 of 01/08/25.' The incident happened in Kilkeel, Co Down, last night. (Stock image) News in 90 Seconds - Sunday, August 3rd
Belfast Telegraph
30-06-2025
- Belfast Telegraph
Woman charged with murder after death of man in Newry
Detectives were previously granted a 36 hour extension to quiz the suspect who is in her 50s. Emergency services were called to the Fisher Park area of the city shortly before 1pm on Saturday, after reports that a man in his 40s had sustained a serious injury. The woman is due to appear before Newry Magistrates' Court on Tuesday July 1. Police said the victim received medical treatment at the scene before being taken to hospital where he later died from his injuries 'A 40-year-old man sadly died, on Saturday 28 June, having sustained a serious injury in the Fisher Park area of the city,' a spokesperson said. 'The woman, aged 50, has been charged with murder. "She is expected to appear before Newry Magistrates' Court on Tuesday 1 July. "As is normal procedure, all charges are reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service." Those with information can contact police on 101, quoting reference number 721 of 28/06/25. Alternatively, information can be provided online here, or anonymously via Crimestoppers online, or by phone on 0800 555 111.
Sunday World
24-04-2025
- Sunday World
Woman who fraudulently claimed €18k in benefits for children not in her care avoids jail
Cherise Maguire appeared on Tuesday before Newry Magistrates' Court A Co Down woman who claimed multiple state benefits for children who were not in her care has narrowly avoided going to prison. Cherise Maguire appeared on Tuesday before Newry Magistrates' Court, where District Judge Eamon King highlighted that the defendant had been given probation orders and a conditional discharge for previous offending, meaning the only option was a custodial sentence, leaving a question of whether that 'should be suspended or immediate'. The 38-year-old, from Lissize Avenue in Rathfriland, had earlier entered a guilty plea to a single count of making a false declaration to fraudulently claim benefits on May 10, 2021. A prosecution lawyer outlined how there was a referral to the department last year stating that Maguire was fraudulently claiming numerous benefits, including Universal Credit, housing benefit, Personal Independence Payments and income support. The prosecutor told the court that, in effect, Maguire was claiming benefits for children who were not in her care, adding that the overpayment on the indictment amounted to £16,871, with the fraudster already repaying the money from her benefits at £59.02 a month. Maguire's defence counsel conceded that, with the repayment plan in place, 'undoubtedly that will probably take the rest of her life'. Judge King interjected: 'Unless she gets out and gets a job and increases the payments.' 'Did she ever work?' the judge enquired. He was told 'no'. The barrister highlighted that Maguire had an unsettled upbringing and was involved in 'unhealthy relationships', but Judge King pointed out that in the pre-sentence report from probation, which is, 'to a degree, self-serving… there is the full spectrum of excuses. I don't think she has left any out.' The judge said that despite Maguire's claims that she did spend the money on the children, he had to 'take that with a pinch of salt'. He then handed down a four-month prison sentence which was suspended for three years. After hearing that Maguire is repaying the stolen monies out of her benefits, Judge King did not make any order for compensation.
The Independent
02-04-2025
- The Independent
Man remanded in custody over 1979 murder of part-time soldier in Co Armagh
A man has been remanded in custody after being charged with the murder of a part-time soldier in Northern Ireland more than 40 years ago. Joseph James Porter, 64, a farmer and part-time soldier with the Ulster Defence Regiment, was shot dead in Mountnorris in June 1979. James Donegan, 67, Bruce Manor, Arvagh, Co Cavan has been charged with the murder of Mr Porter between June 22 and June 25 1979, as well as possession of a firearm and ammunition with the intent to endanger life and membership of a proscribed organisation, the Provisional IRA, Donegan had been extradited from the Republic of Ireland before appearing before Newry Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. Donegan responded, 'I do', when asked if he understood the charges that had been read out to him. A detective sergeant told the court they believe they can connect the accused to the charges, An application for bail was opposed by the prosecution, who claimed a risk of the accused leaving the jurisdiction and fresh extradition proceedings having to be brought, delaying the trial. The prosecutor said Mr Porter was shot dead in the early hours of Sunday June 24 1979, and was discovered at the entrance of his farm yard on Creggan Road, Mountnorris, while his house had been ransacked. ' Police believe he left his house voluntarily and was shot shortly after he went outside. It cannot be established if he was carrying his personal protection pistol at this point,' they said. 'Mr Porter's house was subsequently searched by the murderers who were almost certainly looking for his personal protection weapon or any other military weapons that he might have had in his home. His personal protection weapon was stolen, but he had no other military weapons in his house. 'Mr Porter lived alone and at the time of his death, he was a part-time member of the Ulster Defence Regiment. No one has been charged or convicted in relation to this murder.' They said witnesses saw Mr Porter in a bar in Markethill on the evening of Saturday June 23 for around an hour, before his Land Rover was seen driving towards Creggan Road. Later another witness in the area reported hearing two loud bangs, which they believe were gunshots at around 1am, while other witnesses also heard two shots and saw a car travelling at high speed. 'At 0930, Mr Porter's neighbour found him lying dead,' they added, saying a doctor concluded he had a fractured skull and had been dead for around six to eight hours. They also told the court that the Armagh Guardian reported on Thursday June 28 a claim of responsibility for the murder by the Provisional IRA, and had said 'he was interrogated and executed because he was involved with the British war machine in Northern Ireland'. The prosecutor said they opposed the bail application due to a 'risk of flight'. 'We understand that he has resided in the Republic of Ireland for a number of years, since in or around 1978, and therefore obviously he has significant links to the Republic of Ireland,' they said, contending he had 'firmly resisted' the extradition until the last minute and also cited potential for intimidation of witnesses. A defence lawyer said Donegan had been on holiday in Portugal when he was contacted by An Garda Siochana before his arrest, and offered to be arrested at the airport on his return, and surrendered his passport. He said an address in Crossmaglen, Co Armagh belonging to a friend of Donegan had been offered for bail, as well as a cash surety of £10,000 from a person present in court while a relative of the defendant had offered up the deeds of his home. He also pointed out that in the event of a conviction, the maximum sentence is likely to be a two-year sentence due to legislation for Troubles' related offences, and said the defendant suffers from health difficulties and underwent bypass surgery during the course of the extradition proceedings in 2024. 'Nobody can say when this matter will come round to trial, and in terms of risks, where else would the defendant go – he doesn't have access to a passport, he doesn't have access to means to travel outside the jurisdiction,' he said. District Judge Eamonn King said he had to balance whether or not the defendant can be released on bail subject to conditions to manage any risks. 'In the circumstances of this case, it has taken 45 years to get to this point. There have been issues over those years and it's only on conclusion on what took place in the Republic of Ireland that the defendant has made himself amenable to this court when his appeal against the extradition process was refused,' he said. 'In the circumstances, I am of the view that the defendant would be a flight risk and for that reason, bail is refused.'
