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11/12/2012
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Mother Appeals Over Daughter's 'Rape'
A mother has appealed for information after her 18-year-old daughter was allegedly raped in L’Derry.
The teenager was reportedly attacked in the Rosemount area in the early morning of Wednesday 5 December.
The PSNI's Rape Crime Unit is currently investigating.
The mother said she was out with her daughter when she went missing. Her daughter was found near the Rosemount area by police the following morning.
Her mother said she cannot remember what happened.
Bruises have been found on the girl's body following medical examinations.
Guns And 'Bomb' Seized In Lurgan
Police have seized two guns and what is believed to be an explosive device in Lurgan, County Armagh.
The discovery follows searches on Sunday and Monday in the Liscorran Road and Cornakinnegar Road areas of the town.
Police have appealed for anyone who noticed suspicious activity in the areas to contact them.
Norman Moffatt Murder: Man Arrested
A 49-year-old man has been arrested in relation to the murder of pensioner Norman Moffatt.
Detectives have taken the man to Coleraine police station for questioning.
The 73-year-old Coleraine pensioner was stabbed in January 2001 as he returned home after buying his morning paper.
He was taken to hospital and died two months later in March.
L'Derry Sees 20% Burglary Increase
The PSNI have announced a 20% increase in burglaries in L’Derry compared with last year.
325 homes have been targeted by burglars in the city this year.
In the past fortnight, police have investigated 20 burglaries in L’Derry and have arrested and charged 17 suspected burglars since October.
(IT)
A mother has appealed for information after her 18-year-old daughter was allegedly raped in L’Derry.
The teenager was reportedly attacked in the Rosemount area in the early morning of Wednesday 5 December.
The PSNI's Rape Crime Unit is currently investigating.
The mother said she was out with her daughter when she went missing. Her daughter was found near the Rosemount area by police the following morning.
Her mother said she cannot remember what happened.
Bruises have been found on the girl's body following medical examinations.
Guns And 'Bomb' Seized In Lurgan
Police have seized two guns and what is believed to be an explosive device in Lurgan, County Armagh.
The discovery follows searches on Sunday and Monday in the Liscorran Road and Cornakinnegar Road areas of the town.
Police have appealed for anyone who noticed suspicious activity in the areas to contact them.
Norman Moffatt Murder: Man Arrested
A 49-year-old man has been arrested in relation to the murder of pensioner Norman Moffatt.
Detectives have taken the man to Coleraine police station for questioning.
The 73-year-old Coleraine pensioner was stabbed in January 2001 as he returned home after buying his morning paper.
He was taken to hospital and died two months later in March.
L'Derry Sees 20% Burglary Increase
The PSNI have announced a 20% increase in burglaries in L’Derry compared with last year.
325 homes have been targeted by burglars in the city this year.
In the past fortnight, police have investigated 20 burglaries in L’Derry and have arrested and charged 17 suspected burglars since October.
(IT)
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