Man charged with rape and assault and woman charged with assault and child cruelty, connected to alleged incidents in Fermanagh in 2020 and 2021.
Parachute Regiment flags spark tension in Fermanagh
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Fermanagh and Omagh Council to write to Executive on flag issue.
Brookeborough man claims he was attacked by geese
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THERE are currently 20 witnesses in the case against a Brookeborough man accused of repeatedly contacting police, including to report that he had been ‘assaulted’ by three geese and a duck. David William Kerr (43), of Grogey Road, is charged with improper use of a communication network on dates between August 23, 2023, and April 8 […]
Enniskillen man admits he is ‘addicted’ to child porn
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AN Enniskillen man who said he is ‘addicted’ to child pornography has been jailed for three years. At Dungannon Crown Court today, 43-year-old William Mullan, of Old Rossorry Park, was sentenced for multiple child sex offences. He was charged with breaching a court-imposed sexual offences prevention order (SOPO), distributing child pornography, making indecent images of children […]
Man jailed for attacking a woman at Enniskillen house
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A 23-YEAR-OLD man has been jailed for over two years after smothering a woman with a pillow while under the influence of a cocktail of drink and drugs. At Dungannon Crown Court, Jordan Beckett, of Gortin Road, Omagh, was assessed as a ‘dangerous offender’ during his sentencing. He had pleaded guilty to assault and non-fatal […]
Man arrested on Enniskillen bus had been evading police
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A MAN who evaded police for almost two years has finally faced a charge of disorderly behaviour. On Friday, Marc Quinn (32), of Woodview Crescent, Trillick, appeared at Dungannon Magistrates Court. He was charged with disorderly behaviour dating back to June 26, 2023. However, he had failed to turn up to court following his previous release on […]
Fermanagh left behind as legal services struggle
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THERE are fears Fermanagh is becoming a “legal desert”, with cuts and closures leaving locals without “meaningful access to justice,” according to the Law Society. Legal professionals and local politicians have said the ongoing cuts to court services and custody suites is “unacceptable.” An adjournment debate was held at Stormont last week to discuss the uncertainty that the reduction […]
Council urged to protect Fermanagh transgender rights
THE COUNCIL is being urged to make sure not to introduce any new policies that will “undermine the rights and safety” of local trans people, following the landmark Supreme Court ruling earlier this month. On April 16, the UK Supreme Court ruled that the legal definition of a woman, when being determined by the Equality Act, should be […]
Man in court tomorrow after Enniskillen pub break-in
A man is due in court tomorrow in connection with a break-in at an Enniskillen pub yesterday morning. Police have charged a 37-year-old man following the burglary at a bar on Old Tempo Road. He has been charged with offences including burglary (non-dwelling) and possession of a Class C controlled drug. The man is expected […]
Enniskillen man in court on PSNI data breach charge
TWO men accused of possessing a document with PSNI officers’ personal information have been remanded in custody following their arrests this week. Brian Cavlan, 49, who has an address in Aughnacloy, and Rory Logan, 43, whose address was listed as Maghaberry Prison but who is originally from Enniskillen, both appeared before Strabane Magistrates Court this morning […]