Other News In Brief

Appeal For Information On Bangor Arson Attack

The PSNI have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a suspected arson at a charity shop in Bangor, Co Down, in the early hours of this morning, Friday 28 June.

At approximately 4am, police received a report of a fire at the premises in the Market Street area. This was followed by another report that a glass door of another shop had been smashed.

The PSNI and Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service attended and the fire was extinguished, however a substantial amount of damage was caused to the shop.

A short time later, officers arrested a man aged in his 50s on suspicion of arson and criminal damage.

He remains in police custody at this time.

Sergeant Frew said: "We are treating this as arson and enquiries are ongoing. I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or to anyone with CCTV or other footage that could assist with our investigation, to contact police on 101 quoting reference 176 of 28/08/24."

Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

SDLP Welcomes Development Of Two New GAA Pitches

The SDLP has welcomed Belfast City Council's confirmation of the development of two new GAA pitches for Mallusk.

Welcoming the news, SDLP North Belfast Westminster candidate councillor Carl Whyte said: "I have engaged with local GAA clubs and council over the past year to see new GAA facilities established in North Belfast and I am delighted that new additional pitches will be in place at Mallusk. These new pitches will go some way to addressing the demand in this area but there is a lot more to do, including the creation of new additional GAA pitches in both the Belfast City Council district and wider North Belfast constituency.

"The council has also stated that the pitches strategy will not be ready until March 2025 – this is too long a delay and I along with others will work with council staff to make sure this process is concluded in a more timely manner. The growth of Gaelic games in the city has been exponential in recent years and the level of facilities provision must meet this increased demand."

24-Year-Old Arrested On Terrorism Charges In L'Derry

The PSNI's Terrorism Investigation Unit have arrested a 24-year-old man in L'Derry.

The man was arrested under the Terrorism Act, and is being questioned at Musgrave Serious Crime Suite in Belfast.

Searches were also carried out at two addresses, and a number of items seized.