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17/04/2023
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Appeal For Witnesses To Taxi Driver Assault
Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault on a taxi driver in Strathfoyle last night, Sunday 16th April.
A taxi driver is reported to have been assaulted by a male passenger as he dropped him off in Westlake, at around 11.45pm. The driver sustained a hand injury. Criminal damage was also caused to the driver's car.
Police have arrested a 47-year-old man on suspicion of offences, including grievous bodily harm and criminal damage. He remains in custody this afternoon.
Police are appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed what happened, or has information which may assist their enquiries to call 101, quoting reference 2098 of 16/04/23. You can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/.
Alliance Election Posters Defaced With Sectarian Slogans
Alliance Ballymena Councillor John Hyland has said that he will not be deterred after a number of his posters were defaced with sectarian slogans in Ballymena.
Cllr Hyland said: "It's sad to see such sectarian bile, however, we won't be deterred. Alliance will continue to fight for a united community and those who deface our posters are clearly threatened by that.
"As a local councillor, I will continue to work for everyone in our community.
"I have reported this to the PSNI and would encourage anyone with information to do likewise."
SF Welcomes 'Exciting Opportunity' Of New L'Derry To Heathrow Flights
Sinn Féin has welcomed the news of new direct flights from L'Derry to Heathrow as an 'exciting opportunity' that will help connect Derry to major world destinations.
Foyle MLA Pádraig Delargy said: "I am delighted that new direct flights from City of Derry Airport to Heathrow in London will begin on 6 May.
"This is exciting as opportunity that will open up connections from the north west to the US and other major destinations across the world.
"We need to continue strengthening connections to City of Derry airport to boost the local economy and ensure there is a direct link to the north west for international investors.
"I look forward to seeing these new flights started."
Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault on a taxi driver in Strathfoyle last night, Sunday 16th April.
A taxi driver is reported to have been assaulted by a male passenger as he dropped him off in Westlake, at around 11.45pm. The driver sustained a hand injury. Criminal damage was also caused to the driver's car.
Police have arrested a 47-year-old man on suspicion of offences, including grievous bodily harm and criminal damage. He remains in custody this afternoon.
Police are appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed what happened, or has information which may assist their enquiries to call 101, quoting reference 2098 of 16/04/23. You can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/.
Alliance Election Posters Defaced With Sectarian Slogans
Alliance Ballymena Councillor John Hyland has said that he will not be deterred after a number of his posters were defaced with sectarian slogans in Ballymena.
Cllr Hyland said: "It's sad to see such sectarian bile, however, we won't be deterred. Alliance will continue to fight for a united community and those who deface our posters are clearly threatened by that.
"As a local councillor, I will continue to work for everyone in our community.
"I have reported this to the PSNI and would encourage anyone with information to do likewise."
SF Welcomes 'Exciting Opportunity' Of New L'Derry To Heathrow Flights
Sinn Féin has welcomed the news of new direct flights from L'Derry to Heathrow as an 'exciting opportunity' that will help connect Derry to major world destinations.
Foyle MLA Pádraig Delargy said: "I am delighted that new direct flights from City of Derry Airport to Heathrow in London will begin on 6 May.
"This is exciting as opportunity that will open up connections from the north west to the US and other major destinations across the world.
"We need to continue strengthening connections to City of Derry airport to boost the local economy and ensure there is a direct link to the north west for international investors.
"I look forward to seeing these new flights started."
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