Menu
20/02/2006
Security guard dies in shooting incident
A security guard has died following a shooting incident in east Belfast.
It is understood that no one else was involved in the man's death, which happened at the Moscow Camp on the Airport Road last night.
A spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence has today revealed that the shooting is believed to be the result of what appears to have been a "tragic accident with a firearm."
The victim, whose name has not yet been released, is understood have been a member of the MoD civilian guard force.
The spokesman said separate Army and Ministry of Defence investigations would be carried out to find out the circumstances surrounding the death.
(EF/SP)
It is understood that no one else was involved in the man's death, which happened at the Moscow Camp on the Airport Road last night.
A spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence has today revealed that the shooting is believed to be the result of what appears to have been a "tragic accident with a firearm."
The victim, whose name has not yet been released, is understood have been a member of the MoD civilian guard force.
The spokesman said separate Army and Ministry of Defence investigations would be carried out to find out the circumstances surrounding the death.
(EF/SP)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
24 October 2013
PSNI Appeal For Information About West Belfast Shooting
The PSNI have appeal for witnesses to or any one with any information about a shooting incident in west Belfast on Wednesday night. A man was shot in the leg at Creeslough Gardens at around 21:30 on Wednesday night. It is understood that victim is in his 40s and his injuries are not life threatening.
PSNI Appeal For Information About West Belfast Shooting
The PSNI have appeal for witnesses to or any one with any information about a shooting incident in west Belfast on Wednesday night. A man was shot in the leg at Creeslough Gardens at around 21:30 on Wednesday night. It is understood that victim is in his 40s and his injuries are not life threatening.
13 January 2009
Cross Border Support For Inishowen Gem
There's a concerted cross-border initiative underway to maximise the tourism potential of Ireland's most northern point, Innishowen.
Cross Border Support For Inishowen Gem
There's a concerted cross-border initiative underway to maximise the tourism potential of Ireland's most northern point, Innishowen.
01 October 2007
Missing Diver's Body Found
The body of a diver missing off the Co Galway coast has been recovered this afternoon. The 42-year-old man was with three colleagues diving close to the entrance of Killary Harbour. They raised the alarm when the man failed to surface. Coast Guard, rescue teams, and the Garda diving unit were involved in the search operation.
Missing Diver's Body Found
The body of a diver missing off the Co Galway coast has been recovered this afternoon. The 42-year-old man was with three colleagues diving close to the entrance of Killary Harbour. They raised the alarm when the man failed to surface. Coast Guard, rescue teams, and the Garda diving unit were involved in the search operation.
01 October 2007
Irish Coast Guard Helicopter In Mournes Rescue
An Irish Coast Guard Helicopter was called in to winch an injured woman from the Mourne Mountains in County Down. The woman was injured in a fall on Slieve Beg on Sunday afternoon. It is understood that she suffered a broken ankle in the fall. On Saturday a party who had become lost in the Mournes were located by a rescue team at around 9pm.
Irish Coast Guard Helicopter In Mournes Rescue
An Irish Coast Guard Helicopter was called in to winch an injured woman from the Mourne Mountains in County Down. The woman was injured in a fall on Slieve Beg on Sunday afternoon. It is understood that she suffered a broken ankle in the fall. On Saturday a party who had become lost in the Mournes were located by a rescue team at around 9pm.
25 November 2020
Man Arrested Over Incident At McDonald's In Belfast
A man has been arrested in connection with an incident at McDonald's in Belfast city centre. The arrest was made following an altercation between the man and a security guard at McDonald's on Castle Place. It is understood the man had been asked to leave the restaurant and began arguing with the guard and the situation escalated into a fight.
Man Arrested Over Incident At McDonald's In Belfast
A man has been arrested in connection with an incident at McDonald's in Belfast city centre. The arrest was made following an altercation between the man and a security guard at McDonald's on Castle Place. It is understood the man had been asked to leave the restaurant and began arguing with the guard and the situation escalated into a fight.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Gale, coastal severe gale, northwest winds ease from late afternoon. Scattered showers will fall as snow over the hills at first, becoming isolated from mid-afternoon. Maximum temperature 7 °C.Tonight:Showers, scattered in the evening, will clear by midnight leaving the night dry with clear spells. Cloud will spread east towards morning. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
