Menu
11/07/2018
Man Who Died In Police Custody Named
A man who died in custody in Musgrave police station has been named as William Young.
The 26-year-old was arrested over a disturbance at a bar in north Belfast.
He died following medical treatment while in custody on Monday, 09 July.
A PSNI spokesperson said: "Following a post mortem examination, I can now confirm that the police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the death of Mr Young.
"However, the Police Ombudsman investigation is continuing at this time."
(CD)
The 26-year-old was arrested over a disturbance at a bar in north Belfast.
He died following medical treatment while in custody on Monday, 09 July.
A PSNI spokesperson said: "Following a post mortem examination, I can now confirm that the police are not looking for anyone else in connection with the death of Mr Young.
"However, the Police Ombudsman investigation is continuing at this time."
(CD)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
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.
04 September 2007
NI Policing Board Seeks Custody Visitors
The Northern Ireland Policing Board has launched a campaign to recruit Custody Visitors to join the Board’s Custody Visiting Scheme. The volunteer scheme, which operates throughout Northern Ireland, is a means of monitoring how people who are held in police custody are treated.
NI Policing Board Seeks Custody Visitors
The Northern Ireland Policing Board has launched a campaign to recruit Custody Visitors to join the Board’s Custody Visiting Scheme. The volunteer scheme, which operates throughout Northern Ireland, is a means of monitoring how people who are held in police custody are treated.
28 April 2006
PSNI to reveal whether chef is to be prosecuted
A chef from New York could find out, over the next six weeks, whether or not the PSNI are to prosecute him over a break-in at a Northern Ireland police station. Larry Zaitschek, 38, was an employee at the canteen at Castlereagh Police station when files were taken from Special Branch offices on March 17, 2002.
PSNI to reveal whether chef is to be prosecuted
A chef from New York could find out, over the next six weeks, whether or not the PSNI are to prosecute him over a break-in at a Northern Ireland police station. Larry Zaitschek, 38, was an employee at the canteen at Castlereagh Police station when files were taken from Special Branch offices on March 17, 2002.
12 April 2017
Man Arrested Over Murder Of George Gilmore
A 39-year-old man has been arrested by police investigating the murder of George Gilmore. Mr Gilmore, aged 44, was shot in the neck in Carrickfergus on Monday, 13 March. He died from his injuries in hospital the following day, 14 March. The suspect was detained in Co Antrim on Wednesday, 12 April, and is being questioned at Musgrave police station.
Man Arrested Over Murder Of George Gilmore
A 39-year-old man has been arrested by police investigating the murder of George Gilmore. Mr Gilmore, aged 44, was shot in the neck in Carrickfergus on Monday, 13 March. He died from his injuries in hospital the following day, 14 March. The suspect was detained in Co Antrim on Wednesday, 12 April, and is being questioned at Musgrave police station.
22 March 2018
Two Men Arrested Under Terrorism Act In L'Derry
Two men have been arrested under the Terrorism Act in Co L'Derry. Several items were seized following searches in the area on Wednesday, 21 March. They have been taken away for further examination. The men have been detained in police custody.
Two Men Arrested Under Terrorism Act In L'Derry
Two men have been arrested under the Terrorism Act in Co L'Derry. Several items were seized following searches in the area on Wednesday, 21 March. They have been taken away for further examination. The men have been detained in police custody.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Showers, scattered in the evening, will clear by midnight leaving the night dry with clear spells. Perhaps a touch of ground frost. Cloud will spread east towards morning. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
