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Man sentenced to 11 years for “barbaric and depraved” Ballymena kidnapping and assault
A man involved in a vicious kidnapping and assault in Ballymena has today been sentenced to 11 years in prison. David Coleman, aged 39,...
Jun 5, 2025


Court hears claims of ‘doctored’ reports in case of seized puppy dog Max
Dog warden reports on a suspected Pitbull at the centre of a “social media storm” were “doctored”, a court heard on Friday (30th May)....
May 30, 2025


Co. Antrim man sentenced for drug offences at Antrim Crown Court
A 44-year-old man from County Antrim has been sentenced for a series of drug-related offences following a search of his property in April...
May 29, 2025


County Antrim feed firm convicted for breach of animal feeding regulations
Ballymena Court A County Antrim-based animal feed company has been convicted at Ballymena Magistrates’ Court for breaching strict animal...
May 28, 2025


Two men sentenced for firearm offences in Belfast and Larne
Two men have been sentenced at Belfast Crown Court today for a range of serious firearm offences, following an investigation by the...
May 20, 2025


Co Antrim man sentenced for causing severe injuries and suffering to kitten
A 21-year-old County Antrim man has been sentenced following a harrowing case of animal cruelty, in which a kitten sustained such severe...
May 19, 2025


Northern Ireland man jailed for two years for attempted rape and drug offences
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has acknowledged the sentencing of 33-year-old Denvior Larkin, from Newry, who has been...
May 16, 2025


Woman remanded after criminal damage to Chloe Mitchell Memorial Garden in Ballymena
A 38-year-old woman has been remanded in custody following a court appearance for criminal damage to a memorial garden in Wakehurst Park,...
May 13, 2025


Former Primary School Teacher jailed for sexual offences against children
A former Primary School Teacher has been jailed today, 12th May 2025 for sexual offences against two 10-year-old boys who were his...
May 12, 2025


NI catfish predator sentenced for online child sexual abuse and blackmail
Sentenced: 21-year-old man from Lurgan, Max Hollingsbee A 21-year-old man from Lurgan, Max Hollingsbee, has been sentenced to five years...
May 9, 2025


Man sentenced for online homophobic harassment of PSNI officer
A 54-year-old man has been sentenced at Coleraine Magistrates’ Court for harassing a serving officer of the Police Service of Northern...
May 9, 2025


Doug Beattie urges swift action on Equality Laws After Supreme Court Gender Ruling
Doug Beattie MC MLA A landmark Supreme Court ruling on Wednesday (16 April) defining a woman as an “adult biological female” identified...
Apr 20, 2025


Victim of human trafficking speaks out as man (71) sentenced to seven years
Oliver James MacCormack (71) A 71-year-old man from Lisburn, Oliver James MacCormack, was sentenced today to seven years in prison at...
Apr 10, 2025


Parents jailed for child cruelty offences
A couple in their late thirties have been jailed today, 4 April, for serious abuse offences against a very young child. Thirty-six year...
Apr 4, 2025


Three organised crime group members sentenced for roles in Coleraine drug supply operation
Three men, believed to be part of an organised crime group operating in the Coleraine area, were sentenced today at Belfast Crown Court...
Apr 4, 2025


First person in Northern Ireland prosecuted over online comments
A man in his 20s has become the first person prosecuted in Northern Ireland over comments made online, which were found to ‘recklessly...
Apr 3, 2025


Three men sentenced in connection with the murder of Victor Hamilton Ballymena in 2022
Victor Hamilton Three men were sentenced today, Wednesday 2 April, in connection with the murder of Victor Hamilton in Ballymena in 2022....
Apr 2, 2025


Three sentenced after burglary and ensuing pursuit of stolen car wrong way down Westlink
Three men have been sentenced at Belfast Crown Court on 28th March 2025, following a report of a stolen car driving along the Westlink in...
Mar 28, 2025


County Antrim plumber pleads guilty to fraud
A County Antrim plumber who was paid £11,780 by a consumer to supply and install a heat pump to their property but failed to carry out...
Mar 25, 2025


Domestic abuse survivor Eva Komuves speaks out after ex-partner jailed
48-year-old Eva Komuves A 46-year-old man has been jailed today, Tuesday 25 March for physical abuse against his ex-partner who recently...
Mar 25, 2025
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