Menu
17/11/2003
Man arrested in connection with Derry death
A 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of another man in Co Londonderry at the weekend.
Samuel John Quigg, 50, was found alive by a friend at his home in Glengrainne Gardens near Dungiven at around 7pm on Sunday. However, Mr Quigg died before he could be taken to hospital. Police are treating the death as suspicious.
Elsewhere in Co Londonderry, police are investigating an attempted attack on the home of the city's mayor.
SDLP councillor, Shaun Gallagher said he saw three men, two of whom were armed, outside his Capall Court home at around midnight on Sunday.
He immediately contacted the police however the men fled before officers arrived.
It is the second time this month that Mr Gallgher's home has been targeted by armed men.
Earlier this month, one of Mr Gallagher's sons found a suspect device at the back of their house.
Dissident republicans were thought to be behind the attack.
(MB)
Samuel John Quigg, 50, was found alive by a friend at his home in Glengrainne Gardens near Dungiven at around 7pm on Sunday. However, Mr Quigg died before he could be taken to hospital. Police are treating the death as suspicious.
Elsewhere in Co Londonderry, police are investigating an attempted attack on the home of the city's mayor.
SDLP councillor, Shaun Gallagher said he saw three men, two of whom were armed, outside his Capall Court home at around midnight on Sunday.
He immediately contacted the police however the men fled before officers arrived.
It is the second time this month that Mr Gallgher's home has been targeted by armed men.
Earlier this month, one of Mr Gallagher's sons found a suspect device at the back of their house.
Dissident republicans were thought to be behind the attack.
(MB)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
13 May 2015
Two Men Arrested Over Alleged Death Threats To Darren Kelly
Two men have been arrested over alleged death threats sent to Oldham manager Darren Kelly from Northern Ireland. Greater Manchester Police arrested a 27-year-old man and 42-year-old man on suspicion of making threats to kill. They are being detained by the police for questioning.
Two Men Arrested Over Alleged Death Threats To Darren Kelly
Two men have been arrested over alleged death threats sent to Oldham manager Darren Kelly from Northern Ireland. Greater Manchester Police arrested a 27-year-old man and 42-year-old man on suspicion of making threats to kill. They are being detained by the police for questioning.
23 June 2016
Police Officers Disciplined For Failing To Tell Doctor About Woman's Head Injuries
Two police officers have been disciplined after they failed to let their colleagues and a police doctor know that a woman had sustained a head injury, a Police Ombudsman investigation has concluded. The woman died from bleeding to the brain on 24 February 2014, the day after she suffered the injury.
Police Officers Disciplined For Failing To Tell Doctor About Woman's Head Injuries
Two police officers have been disciplined after they failed to let their colleagues and a police doctor know that a woman had sustained a head injury, a Police Ombudsman investigation has concluded. The woman died from bleeding to the brain on 24 February 2014, the day after she suffered the injury.
02 September 2015
Police Believe Hook May Have Been Used To Attack Elderly Disabled Man
Police believe a hook may have been used by thugs to attack an elderly disabled man at his home in the Bessbrook area, Co Armagh, in the early hours of Monday morning. A man in his seventies sustained multiple stab wounds in the attack which happened in Clogharevan Park. He is currently being treated in hospital.
Police Believe Hook May Have Been Used To Attack Elderly Disabled Man
Police believe a hook may have been used by thugs to attack an elderly disabled man at his home in the Bessbrook area, Co Armagh, in the early hours of Monday morning. A man in his seventies sustained multiple stab wounds in the attack which happened in Clogharevan Park. He is currently being treated in hospital.
06 October 2003
Man suffers suspected fractured skull in attack
A man has suffered a suspected fractured skull after being attacked in north Belfast on Sunday. The 22-year-old man was walking along the Cliftonville Road when two men got out of a passing car and attacked him. Police believe a number of women were also in the car and have appealed for information on the attack. No motive has yet been established.
Man suffers suspected fractured skull in attack
A man has suffered a suspected fractured skull after being attacked in north Belfast on Sunday. The 22-year-old man was walking along the Cliftonville Road when two men got out of a passing car and attacked him. Police believe a number of women were also in the car and have appealed for information on the attack. No motive has yet been established.
06 December 2016
Woman Arrested After Sudden Death Of Man In L'Derry
A woman has been arrested following the sudden death of a man in Magherafelt. A 46-year-old man died in L'Derry in the early hours of Tuesday, 05 December. Police are treating the death as suspicious. A 32-year-old woman has been arrested and is assisting police with their enquiries.
Woman Arrested After Sudden Death Of Man In L'Derry
A woman has been arrested following the sudden death of a man in Magherafelt. A 46-year-old man died in L'Derry in the early hours of Tuesday, 05 December. Police are treating the death as suspicious. A 32-year-old woman has been arrested and is assisting police with their enquiries.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy day with a little light rain or drizzle at times, but some spells of drier weather too. The north coast may become somewhat brighter later this afternoon. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Cloudy and patchy light rain will slowly clear away this evening. Then the rest of the night will be dry with broken cloud. Westerly winds freshening in the early hours. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
