Other News In Brief

Man Attacked After Using ATM Machine

A 47-year-old man has been attacked and robbed after taking money out of a cash machine in south Belfast.

The incident occurred as the man was making his way back to his car in the Botanic area of the city at about 08:00 on Wednesday morning.

The man was punched in the head from behind and when he turned around, two men were standing behind him, one of whom appeared to have a knife.

The man was ordered to hand over his watch, phone and cash. Both men then ran off towards Wolsley Street.

The first man is described as being aged between 20-25, medium build, around 5ft 8in tall with dark brown or black short hair and clean shaven.

The second man is described as being around 5ft 8in tall and of medium build. Both were wearing dark or grey clothing.

Detectives are appealing to anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in the area or who has any information about the robbery to contact them.

Man Questioned Over Explosives Discovery

A man arrested in Whitehead, County Antrim, is being questioned by detectives on suspicion of possessing firearms and explosives in suspicious circumstances.

The 51-year-old was arrested by police following a search at a house on Edward Road in the village. No further details have been released.

Pensioner Injured In Traffic Collision

A man has been arrested following a traffic collision in County L'Derry after a pensioner suffered head injuries in the accident.

The pedestrian, a man in his 80s, was treated in hospital for his injuries. He is described as being in a stable condition.

The 33-year-old driver was arrested for dangerous driving.

The incident occurred on the Railway Road in Coleraine at around 14:00 on Thursday afternoon.

The driver has been released on bail and police have appealed for information.

'Clocked' Car Dealer Sentenced

A man from Ballymoney, County Antrim, has been sentenced to three months in hail, suspended for 18 months, after pleading guilty to having 'clocked' a car illegally.

Samuel Shannon, Glenlough Road, Ballymoney pleaded guilty to two offences under The Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations.

The charges follow a complaint received by the Trading Standards Service that Mr Shannon had sold a Vauxhall Corsa motor car with incorrect mileage.

Mr Shannon, who was convicted of similar offences a number of years ago, advertised and sold a Vauxhall Corsa car to a consumer who was purchasing it for her young son to drive.

During the sales negotiations he described the car as having 34,368 miles on the odometer.

It was discovered during the Trading Standards investigation that the car had actually travelled over 60,000 miles and that Samuel Shannon had bought it from a salvage auction.

(IT/MH)