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BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
Killaloo: Homes evacuated after discovery of suspicious object
A small number of homes have been evacuated during a security alert in County began when a suspect object was found on the Gulf Road in Killalo at about 11:20 BST on are being advised the Gulf Road is currently closed at its junction with the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said it would issue an update in due course.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Daily Mail
Schoolgirl was 'dragged into garage and raped by Romanian teen as two others tried to make her perform sex acts' before Ballymena riots, court hears
A schoolgirl in Ballymena was walking along a street in the town when she was dragged into a garage and allegedly raped and sexually assaulted by three males, a court heard today. It is the latest development in the case which precipitated three days of street violence and in the County Antrim town in Northern Ireland last month. Ballymena Youth Court also heard that while two of her alleged assailants were arrested within hours of the incident on June 7, a third suspect has fled back to Romania. Details emerged in court for the first time as a 14-year-old Romanian boy, who cannot be identified because of his age, applied for bail. Both that defendant, and another 14-year-old, are on remand in custody charged with attempted rape. It was hours after the pair first appeared in court on June 9 that serious rioting and public disorder erupted in Ballymena and Romanian families fled their homes on Clonavon Terrace. Three nights of serious trouble saw houses attacked and cars burned with Police Service of Northern Ireland riot squads facing an angry mob hurling missiles, including petrol bombs, fireworks, masonry and bottles. Giving evidence in the contested application today, Detective Constable Sinclair told the court the girl's grandmother contacted police that evening, to report that her granddaughter 'had been raped by three males in a garage in Harryville', an area close to the town centre. When police attended and spoke to the schoolgirl, she told them she was walking along the street when 'three males grabbed her and took her to a garage down an alleyway'. The police officer told the court that inside the garage, the girl saw two mattresses 'and she was put on one'. He added that while two of the men tried to force the girl to perform sex acts on them, the third male who has since absconded 'raped her'. DC Sinclair continued: 'She said that this went on for about 10 minutes but when they heard a male voice outside, the three ran off.' At that stage, the complainant 'was able to leave the garage and get help' and based on the information provided by the teenager, police attended an address on Clonavon Terrace where the two 14-year-olds were arrested. The court heard they 'matched the description' given by the alleged victim. DC Sinclair said the bail applicant 'denied any criminal activity' and then refused to answer police questions during his interviews. Turning to bail objections, the investigator told District Judge Trevor Browne 'police have strong concerns that there's a risk he may leave the jurisdiction'. She said: 'Within hours of the defendant being arrested, a co-accused who had been identified, left the country and we believe he is residing in Romania. 'We believe that, given the significant public disorder that descended after the incident, there's a risk that if released, this defendant will leave the jurisdiction and we are not content that any conditions can be put in place to prevent that.' She added that while a proposed bail address outside of Ballymena had been put forward by the defence, there were also concerns about that as well. DC Sinclair explained that while the occupant had been put forward as a relative, she told officers who spoke to her that 'she was a friend of the family' rather than a relative. The officer added that police had also ascertained there were three children living in the property, including a 14-year-old girl. It was also a concern, said DC Sinclair, that another family with a young child appeared to be living in the house, a property she described as being 'in a poor state of repair'. The officer concluded: 'Police do not believe that any conditions will satisfy [their concerns] and we are aware that there's an opportunity to surrender passports and ID cards, however, we believe there are other ways of leaving the country.' Defence counsel Conn O'Neill lamented that none of those concerns had been raised with the defence before the hearing, adding that had they been 'we could have dealt with them'. Highlighting that the defendant had voluntarily undergone DNA testing and an identity parade, he suggested that given the multitude of objections from the police, that the court adjourn the bail application. Judge Browne told the barrister: 'I completely agree, with the best will in the world, the application just disintegrated before our very eyes. 'We are all mindful that he is a 14-year-old boy with no previous convictions and there is a working presumption in favour of bail... but it would not be fair to force you on without giving you the opportunity to address this important obstacle.' In adjourning the bail application, the judge adjourned both cases to August 6. By way of an update, the prosecutor told the judge the case had been expedited, that the complainant has completed her Achieving Best Evidence video interview with the police and that the 'target date for completion of the full file is the end of September'.
Vancouver Sun
4 days ago
- Vancouver Sun
Shots fired from car in Surrey, three men wounded
An apparent road rage incident in Surrey early Monday morning has left three men in hospital with gunshot wounds. The incident happened around 1 A.M. as four men were in a car going eastbound on 84 Avenue near 140 Street. A white Tesla with an unknown Ontario license plate pulled alongside the car and several shots were fired from the Tesla before it fled. The suspects are three South Asian men, with no further description provided. The four victims made their way to the Surrey Police Service District 3 office to notify police. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Paramedics tended to the victims and treated three of the men for non-life-threatening injuries related to gunshot wounds. They were then taken to a local hospital. The SPS Serious Crime Unit has taken over the investigation and the victims are co-operating with police. The motive for the shooting is still under investigation but appears to be related to road rage. Police are asking any witnesses or anyone with information to call 604-599-0502 and quote file #2025-58724. mraptis@
IOL News
5 days ago
- Politics
- IOL News
'Go get the popcorn factory ready', Gayton McKenzie ready to testify in inquiry over Mkhwanazi's corruption allegations
Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie says he is willing to testify in the judicial commission of inquiry. Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said that he is willing to testify in the judicial commission of inquiry which will be established to investigate claims by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. This comes after Ramaphosa on Sunday announced the inquiry saying that South Africans were concerned about corruption and the rise of criminality in the country. "These allegations, if proven true, threaten to undermine the confidence of South Africans in the ability of the South African Police Service to protect them and to effectively fight crime and corruption," he said. Reacting to the announcement of the inquiry, McKenzie said the testimony which will come out of the inquiry will shock South Africans. I'm also going to testify at the commission because I know things. If they call me, I'm going. There are these guns in the Western Cape that is killing our people," he said "This is one is not get your popcorn ready, go get the popcorn factory ready because of the corruption that is going to come out of there. Every cartel boss of every gang in the world you always hear that they are arrested in South Africa, they are here," McKenzie added.
Irish Post
13-07-2025
- Politics
- Irish Post
Police treat paint attack on Orange Hall in Co. Antrim as hate crime
THE PSNI has said it is treating a paint attack on an Orange Hall in Rasharkin, Co. Antrim as a hate crime. Paint was thrown over the front of the building and graffiti daubed on walls opposite ahead of a Twelfth of July parade in the town. The force has also said it is treating the controversial Moygashel bonfire in Co. Tyrone as a hate incident. Police said they received a report of criminal damage caused to the Orange Hall in Rasharkin shortly after 1.20am on Saturday. "We are treating this criminal damage as a sectarian-motivated hate crime," said Superintendent Sinead McIldowney. "The Police Service condemns all sectarian hate crime and criminal damage caused to any property is absolutely unacceptable." Earlier this week, the bonfire at Moygashel caused controversy after effigies of refugees in a boat were placed on top. Before the bonfire was lit on Thursday night, an Irish flag was also placed on the structure. A statement from the PSNI on Friday said they were investigating the matter as a hate incident, adding 'police are here to help those who are or who feel vulnerable, to keep people safe'. 'Sectarian and racist hatred' Meanwhile, Sinn Féin MP Paul Maskey condemned a bonfire in the Highfield area of Belfast that had numerous Irish Tricolours placed on it. There were also signs reading 'KAT' and 'Stop the Boats'. "Such open and sickening displays of sectarian and racist hatred have absolutely no place in our society," said the West Belfast MP. "Political unionism must speak out and demand the removal of these offensive materials. "Real leadership is needed, although it has been sorely lacking in these communities for some time. "This is clearly a hate crime, and I have reported it to the PSNI." Party colleague Pat Sheehan has also criticised the PSNI over a bonfire in the Village area of Belfast despite concerns about asbestos on the site and its proximity to electrical substations that provide power to two hospitals. The PSNI said it refused a request from Belfast City Council to remove the bonfire following a multi-agency meeting. "The consensus of the meeting was that the risk of the bonfire proceeding as planned was lower and more manageable than the intervention of contractors and the proposed methodology of dismantling the bonfire," said the force. Speaking before the bonfire was lit, Mr Sheehan said: "This would not be allowed to happen anywhere else; I certainly would not be letting my children anywhere near this hazard. "There are questions for the PSNI on how they have come to a decision not to intervene. All steps should be taken to protect public health." See More: Eleventh Night, Moygashel Bonfire, Rasharkin, Twelfth Of July
