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10/07/2013
Other News In Brief
Man's Ear Bitten Off
A man has had his ear bitten off in an attack in north Belfast.
The 20-year-old also received injuries to his face during the attack, which took place in the Waterworks area of the Antrim Road on Wednesday afternoon.
Two men aged 23 and 24 and a 26-year-old woman have been arrested.
'Paramilitary' Shooting In Newtownabbey
A man has been shot in both legs in Newtownabbey, County Antrim.
The 20-year-old victim was walking in Ballyronan Park at about 17:35 on Tuesday evening when the attack happened.
A group of men shot him four times: twice in each leg.
Police have appealed for anyone with information about the attack to contact them.
Pair Arrested Over Money Laundering
A 28-year-old man and 55-year-old woman have been arrested in Belfast by police investigating money laundering.
Ten other people have already been questioned by police.
Livestock Warning Over Hot Weather
The Executive has issued a statement warning animal transporters, farmers and hauliers to take care to protect livestock when transporting them during warm weather.
"Exposure to high temperatures and humidity is a major threat to animal welfare during transport and poses a serious risk during the summer months," it said.
"Failure to take account of high temperatures when planning journeys and a lack of adequate contingency plans can cause suffering to animals."
The Executive advises taking measures such as inspecting animals for signs of heat stress, providing sufficient water, increasing space allowance and planning journeys for the least warm parts of the day.
(IT/CD)
A man has had his ear bitten off in an attack in north Belfast.
The 20-year-old also received injuries to his face during the attack, which took place in the Waterworks area of the Antrim Road on Wednesday afternoon.
Two men aged 23 and 24 and a 26-year-old woman have been arrested.
'Paramilitary' Shooting In Newtownabbey
A man has been shot in both legs in Newtownabbey, County Antrim.
The 20-year-old victim was walking in Ballyronan Park at about 17:35 on Tuesday evening when the attack happened.
A group of men shot him four times: twice in each leg.
Police have appealed for anyone with information about the attack to contact them.
Pair Arrested Over Money Laundering
A 28-year-old man and 55-year-old woman have been arrested in Belfast by police investigating money laundering.
Ten other people have already been questioned by police.
Livestock Warning Over Hot Weather
The Executive has issued a statement warning animal transporters, farmers and hauliers to take care to protect livestock when transporting them during warm weather.
"Exposure to high temperatures and humidity is a major threat to animal welfare during transport and poses a serious risk during the summer months," it said.
"Failure to take account of high temperatures when planning journeys and a lack of adequate contingency plans can cause suffering to animals."
The Executive advises taking measures such as inspecting animals for signs of heat stress, providing sufficient water, increasing space allowance and planning journeys for the least warm parts of the day.
(IT/CD)
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29 January 2014
PSNI Appeal For Information After Cars Set Alight In North Belfast
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PSNI Appeal For Information After Cars Set Alight In North Belfast
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Two Men Arrested Over Shooting Attack In L'Derry
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Two Men Arrested Over Shooting Attack In L'Derry
Two men have been arrested in connection with a shooting attack in L'Derry. A man was shot in the leg at a premises in Central Drive on 27 March. A 26-year-old and a 49-year-old man were arrested on Wednesday, 19 April. They have been detained and are being questioned by the police.
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