Stories By Paul Higgins
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Craigavon
/ 3 years agoTeen who raped 13-year-old girlfriend as she ‘continuously said no’ avoids prison
A teenage schoolboy who raped and sexually assaulted his 13-year-old girlfriend was handed a three year probation order today (Tuesday). Craigavon...
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Armagh
/ 3 years agoSexual assault accused told police he only opened woman’s trousers because ‘I want to be a gynaecologist’
A man accused of sexual assault of a female told police he only opened the complainant’s trousers “to look at her...
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Portadown
/ 3 years agoPortadown pensioner accused of ‘blackmailing and harassing’ neighbours
This is the County Armagh pensioner who appeared in court accused of blackmailing and harassing other residents in Fold Housing. Appearing...
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Newry
/ 3 years agoNewry man left ‘squirting’ blood from stab wounds allegedly inflicted by brother
A Newry man was left with blood “squirting” from stab wounds allegedly inflicted by his brother in an “unprovoked assault,” a...
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Newry
/ 3 years agoTwo men to stand trial after Europe-wide investigation into organised crime
Two men have been ordered to stand trial accused of being heavily involved in significant money laundering and drug deals as...
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Newry
/ 3 years agoDrink driver who left woman with catastrophic injuries following Newry collision jailed
A drunk driver who left a woman with catastrophic injuries in a head on crash was handed a 30-month sentence on...
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Lurgan
/ 3 years agoMan charged with sexually assaulting teenagers on Lurgan street refused bail
A convicted pervert appeared in court today (Wednesday) accused of sexually assaulting teenagers on a public street in Lurgan. Appearing at...
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Lurgan
/ 3 years ago‘Eccentric’ Co Armagh weapons collector who admitted making improvised explosive jailed
An “eccentric” Co. Armagh weapons collector who admitted making a “blast-incendiary improvised” bomb was handed a 15 month sentence on Tuesday....
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Armagh
/ 3 years agoArmagh man who defrauded Education Authority of almost £20,000 walks free from court
An Armagh man who admitted abusing his position within the Education Authority to swindle close to £20,000 waked free from court...
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South Armagh
/ 3 years agoRomanian woman in court after woman allegedly kidnapped and sexually assaulted
A kidnap victim was allegedly bundled into a car, bound with tape, had her head shaved and stripped half naked, a...
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Armagh
/ 3 years agoArmagh man accused of punching and trying to strangle girlfriend on Christmas Eve
An Armagh man who spent Christmas Day in police custody accused of assaulting two women was freed on bail on Monday....
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Armagh
/ 3 years ago‘Goldilocks’ intruder found tucked up naked in woman’s bed fast asleep
It was a case of “who’s been sleeping in my bed” after an unwanted intruder fell asleep in a bed –...