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West Belfast man admits 11 charges of making and possessing child porn
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Mohammad Altayawi pleaded guilty at Belfast Crown Court
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Belfast man pleads guilty to possession of firearms and explosives
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Neil Miller pleaded guilty to the offences at Belfast Crown Court
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Therapy dog helping children preparing to attend courts across Northern Ireland
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When a young witness requests the support of Sebastian and when he is available, he spends time with them as they wait at the court buildings
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'I was abused at the age of 12 by sick child predator Patrick Lavery'
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"He used that reputation as protection knowing that it made it harder for children to be believed if they spoke out"
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Man on the run after fleeing while on compassionate leave for funeral
Crime
Raymond Lee has been on the run since June 19, 2025
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Co Armagh people smuggler jailed after trying to bring 10 people into the UK in a lorry
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He attempted to smuggled ten Vietnamese nationals, including eight children, to the UK from Belgium in the back of a lorry
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Downpatrick murder and attempted murder accused Hugh Malone appears in court
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Hugh Malone appeared via video link from Maghaberry Prison at Downpatrick Magistrates Court on Thursday
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North Belfast security alert latest as man charged with number of offences
North Belfast
The alert in the Victoria Parade area lasted for two days
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Man jailed after swinging hammer at woman in 'appalling' burglary
Crime
Regarding the offending, the 46-year-old said he borrowed money from paramilitaries and after being unable to repay this debt, he became desperate for money
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Man admits charges linked to riots in Belfast
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He pleaded guilty to attempting to damage or destroy property at two hotels on University Street - namely the Ibis Hotel and the Holiday Inn Express
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Landlord and housing association fined after illegal eviction in East Belfast
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The tenant was unlawfully locked out of their home for a period of time
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Newtownabbey woman fined £30k after six-year benefit fraud conviction
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Maxine Davis falsely claimed benefits worth over £29,000 for six years
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"Trick or treat" petrol bomb attack accused still awaiting psychiatric examination, court hears
Co Armagh
There was no bail application for a man accused of two counts of attempted murder
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Dundonald man sentenced to six years for drugs offences after parcel intercepted
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The PSNI carried up follow-up searches of his property
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'Rogue trader' who 'lacked most basic skills' convicted over leaking roof after £8,000 repair
Co Derry
"This is an example of a rogue trader carrying out substandard work, leaving his victim with huge remedial costs."
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Northern Ireland courts roundup: 10 cases heard in our courts this past week
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In one of the cases heard this week, a man appeared in court charged with the murder of pensioner, Sean Small, in Newcastle last weekend.
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Former Christian Brother and school principal convicted of child sex abuse dies
Crime
He was in prison serving sentences for several sexual offences against children in his care
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Belfast man 'wanted to go back to prison' after being caught burgling house
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During an interview, he said: "I'm addicted to crack cocaine so my only escape is prison"
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Shane Lowry: Funeral held for Dunmurry stabbing victim
Dunmurry
A family notice described him as a "beloved son" who will be "sadly missed by all his family and friends"
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Woman wrestled to the ground in 'disturbing daylight sexual assault at car park, court hears
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A man appeared in court charged with two counts of sexual assault
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Warrant issued for man charged with theft of £95K Banksy art
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He failed to turn up for his arraignment hearing in Belfast
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New court date set for man charged with causing the death of Bangor teen Jaidyn Rice
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The 16-year-old died following a collision in Bangor earlier this summer
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Woman 'jumped from moving vehicle and hid in bush' to escape alleged kidnapper
West Belfast
Tony Fusco is charged with multiple offences after picking up two people on Falls Road in the early hours of Sunday morning
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Man accused of reversing over three children in West Belfast fled the scene in taxi, court hears
West Belfast
Court told Thomas Maughan allegedly reversed over three children with the front wheel ending up on top of a young boy
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