Menu
16/10/2023
Man To Serve 15 Years For 2021 Murder Of Stephen Barriskill
A man has been told he will serve a minimum of 15 years in prison before being able to apply for release, for the 2021 murder of Stephen Barriskill.
Barriskill, aged 63, was murdered in his Portadown home on the evening of 26 October 2021.
Having previously been sentenced to life, Connor McNeill appeared before Belfast Crown Court were he told he will serve a minimum of 15 and a half years before being able to apply for release.
Detective Chief Inspector Neil McGuinness said: "Connor McNeill went to police on 27 October 2021, reporting that he had gone to the home of his neighbour, 63-year-old Stephen Barriskill, the previous evening and fatally shot him with a legally held shotgun.
"Officers, who subsequently attended the Portadown address, found Mr Barriskill deceased, having sustained two gunshot wounds to the chest.
"Following consultation with the Pubic Prosecution Service, Connor McNeill was charged with Stephen Barriskill’s murder the next day, 28 October."
Detective Chief Inspector McGuinness continued: "While the investigation has been clear-cut in the fact that the defendant actually presented himself to police, the case is none the less distressing and shocking for all concerned.
"This irreversible and callous act leaves behind a loving family, who continue to grieve. My thoughts, first and foremost, remain with them."
Barriskill, aged 63, was murdered in his Portadown home on the evening of 26 October 2021.
Having previously been sentenced to life, Connor McNeill appeared before Belfast Crown Court were he told he will serve a minimum of 15 and a half years before being able to apply for release.
Detective Chief Inspector Neil McGuinness said: "Connor McNeill went to police on 27 October 2021, reporting that he had gone to the home of his neighbour, 63-year-old Stephen Barriskill, the previous evening and fatally shot him with a legally held shotgun.
"Officers, who subsequently attended the Portadown address, found Mr Barriskill deceased, having sustained two gunshot wounds to the chest.
"Following consultation with the Pubic Prosecution Service, Connor McNeill was charged with Stephen Barriskill’s murder the next day, 28 October."
Detective Chief Inspector McGuinness continued: "While the investigation has been clear-cut in the fact that the defendant actually presented himself to police, the case is none the less distressing and shocking for all concerned.
"This irreversible and callous act leaves behind a loving family, who continue to grieve. My thoughts, first and foremost, remain with them."
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
02 September 2021
First Dose Vaccines Still Available
First dose Covid-19 vaccinations are still available from mobile vaccination clinics, the Department of Health have reported. Vaccination is also available by appointment for the Moderna vaccine at around 50 participating community pharmacies with more pharmacies expected to be joining the programme.
First Dose Vaccines Still Available
First dose Covid-19 vaccinations are still available from mobile vaccination clinics, the Department of Health have reported. Vaccination is also available by appointment for the Moderna vaccine at around 50 participating community pharmacies with more pharmacies expected to be joining the programme.
20 October 2023
Man Jailed For 2021 Murder Of Nigel Orr-McAuley
A 38-year-old man has been been sentenced to a minimum of 11 and a half years in prison for the murder of Nigel Orr-McAuley. Mr Orr-McAuley, who was aged 53, was found dead in his home in Bangor in July 2021. He was found in his bedroom in a house that he shared with the defendant and others.
Man Jailed For 2021 Murder Of Nigel Orr-McAuley
A 38-year-old man has been been sentenced to a minimum of 11 and a half years in prison for the murder of Nigel Orr-McAuley. Mr Orr-McAuley, who was aged 53, was found dead in his home in Bangor in July 2021. He was found in his bedroom in a house that he shared with the defendant and others.
22 September 2022
Census 2021 Records NI's Largest Ever Population
The latest census data has revealed NI's largest ever resident population of 1,903,175 on census day, 21 March 2021. The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) has today published the first raft of statistics from the census collected last year.
Census 2021 Records NI's Largest Ever Population
The latest census data has revealed NI's largest ever resident population of 1,903,175 on census day, 21 March 2021. The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) has today published the first raft of statistics from the census collected last year.
02 February 2024
Landlords Reminded To Renew Registrations
The Department for Communities (DfC) has reminded landlords that registered in January, February and March 2021 to renew their registration if they're still a landlord. In February 2014, the Landlord Registration Scheme was introduced and each period of registration lasts for three years.
Landlords Reminded To Renew Registrations
The Department for Communities (DfC) has reminded landlords that registered in January, February and March 2021 to renew their registration if they're still a landlord. In February 2014, the Landlord Registration Scheme was introduced and each period of registration lasts for three years.
25 February 2022
Estimated 20,000 Young People Not In Education Or Work
An estimated 20,000 young people in Northern Ireland who were not in education, employment or training (NEET) in the last three months to December 2021. The Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency (NISRA) has published the latest statistics on NEET young people.
Estimated 20,000 Young People Not In Education Or Work
An estimated 20,000 young people in Northern Ireland who were not in education, employment or training (NEET) in the last three months to December 2021. The Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency (NISRA) has published the latest statistics on NEET young people.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:Largely dry with clear spells at first, a few showers in the north and west. Becoming cloudier with rain spreading east through the early hours. Becoming windy, westerly gales developing along the north coast. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
