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‘Brutal’ shooting dead of man in west Belfast condemned

The “brutal” shooting of a man in west Belfast has been condemned by MPs and councillors. Police launched a murder investigation following the incident in the Greenan area on Tuesday night. On Wednesday morning a police cordon remained in place at ...

10 Jan 2024 at 12:39

Northern Ireland

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after ‘sudden death’ of 28-year-old woman

Police have arrested a 31-year-old man on suspicion of murder following the “sudden death” of a 28-year-old woman in west Belfast. Detectives from the PSNI Major Investigation Team identified the victim as Hollie Thomson. She was found at a ...

13 Sept 2022 at 02:42

Northern Ireland

Arrest after reports of man brandishing suspected gun in Belfast

Police are appealing for information following reports that a man was seen brandishing a suspected gun in west Belfast. The incident occurred on the Falls Road on Saturday morning. A PSNI spokesperson said: “At approximately 8.15am, it was ...

18 May 2024 at 16:27

Northern Ireland

Second post-mortem requested in case of man accused of murdering partner

Lawyers for a man accused of murdering his partner in west Belfast have asked for a second post-mortem examination to be carried out, a court has heard. Chris Morelli, 31, was remanded in custody after appearing at Belfast Magistrates’ ...

14 Sept 2022 at 15:00

Northern Ireland

Murder probe launched after man is shot in Belfast

Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was shot in the Greenan area of west Belfast on Tuesday night. Officers remain at the scene and cordons are in place. Detectives are appealing to anyone who has any information ...

10 Jan 2024 at 10:40

Northern Ireland

Man arrested over Kevin Conway murder released on bail

A man has been released on bail after being arrested by detectives investigating the murder of Kevin Conway. The 53-year-old was taken into custody for questioning about the killing in west Belfast earlier this month. Mr Conway, 26,...

24 Jan 2024 at 21:53

Northern Ireland

Man questioned over suspected murder of man in Belfast

A man has been questioned by police over the suspected murder of a man in west Belfast last month. A man named locally as Joseph Brennan died in hospital after an incident outside licensed premises in the Cupar Street area on ...

09 Apr 2024 at 20:01

Northern Ireland

Two teenagers arrested after police officers assaulted in west Belfast

Two teenagers have been arrested after an incident in which police officers were assaulted in west Belfast over the weekend. The PSNI has said that although the officers were not seriously injured, assaults are “not ...

08 Apr 2024 at 20:42

Northern Ireland

Sir Elton John praises Irish band Kneecap for being ‘political’ with their music

Sir Elton John has spoken of his admiration for Irish band Kneecap and their “energy” and “vitality”. The rap trio from West Belfast are known for merging Irish and English in their music alongside politically ...

04 Mar 2025 at 14:07

Arts & Entertainment

Sir Elton John praises Irish band Kneecap for being ‘political’ with their music

04 Mar 2025 at 14:58

Northern Ireland

Man arrested after fleeing from police in Belfast

A man who attempted to flee from police in the Falls Road area of west Belfast on Saturday afternoon has been arrested. The 26-year-old was detained at an address in west Belfast on Sunday morning ...

10 Sept 2023 at 12:11

Northern Ireland

Belfast murder victim had been charged with murder of Shane Whitla

A man shot dead in Belfast has been named as Kevin Conway, who had been charged with a murder in Co Armagh last year. Police launched a murder inquiry following the shooting of the 26-year-old in ...

10 Jan 2024 at 13:15

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