Tag Archives: NEWTOWNABBEY

Police arrest two men over reports of fuel thefts in Newtownabbey

THE PSNI is questioning two men who were arrested following a police pursuit into a theft probe. The suspects, aged 40 and 41, were arrested … more


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Cllr Thomas Hogg calls BNP Facebook posts as "inaccuarte, alarmist and highly irresponsible

THE DUP has appealed for calm after what it describes as “inaccurate and alarmist postings” on Facebook by the BNP of a man photographing children. … more


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ACC Will Kerr revealed that a 12-year-old boy was arrested over rioting on Tuesday night

A 12-year-old boy is among the latest arrests over serious violence linked to Twelfth of July parades, police have revealed. Seven people were arrested overnight … more


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Detectives appeal for information after a man was shot in bog legs in Rathcoole

DETECTIVES are investigating a loyalist paramilitary-style gun attack in Newtownabbey. A 20-year-old man was shot twice in both legs while out walking in the Rathcoole estate. … more


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Bonfire

NORTHERN Ireland Electricity has warned of the dangers of building bonfires close to overhead power lines. The company said smoke and heat could cause cables to … more


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Burglar refused High Court bail over vicious attack on disabled woman

POLICE traced the disabled victim of a vicious house burglary after she made a silent 999 call. And the High Court in Belfast heard on … more


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Man remanded in custody at Belfast Magistrates Court accused of attacking a severely disabled woman

Man remanded in custody at Belfast Magistrates Court accused of attacking a severely disabled woman   A severely disabled woman beaten up in her own … more


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The former racing greyhound which was found with its ears hacked off in Newtownabbey

POLICE in Newtownabbey have appealed for information following a sickening incident of animal cruelty. Officers were horrified to discover a greyhound dog had its ears cut off. … more


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Bonfire

A BONFIRE dubbed ‘The Beast’ is to move an alternative site away from resident’s home. Organisers of the bonfire took the decision on Wednesday following a meeting with representatives … more


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HOUSING chiefs believe more than a dozen properties are at risk of serious fire damage if a July 11 bonfire on a Co Antrim housing … more


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