POLICE have quashed fears that drivers are being distracted by people using lasers. Earlier this week a social media post sparked widespread reaction and shock as claims were aired that a woman travelling from Enniskillen toward Omagh was ‘targeted’ by this type of activity. The original post was widely shared on social media with community […]
Dogs are seized by police in badger baiting crackdown
THERE ARE fears that the barbaric practice of badger baiting is on the increase in the Fermanagh area with a number of dogs believed to be used for killing badgers recently seized by police. Local Police have recently shared details of an investigation into badger baiting and confirmed one arrest had been made, 11 dogs […]
Police issue warning after underage drink seized
POLICE have warned that they will crack down on underage drinking after recently seizing a quantity of drink from “underage children”. Sharing a picture of the seized alcohol, which included vodka, white wine and ciders a Police spokesman warned that alcohol will be seized from underage young people. Commenting a spokesman for a Police said, […]
Daughter fears for dad’s (85) health after burglary
FOLLOWING the horrific burglary of an 85-year-old pensioner’s home in Lisnaskea, his daughter Alva Hunter, who lives in Australia, has spoken out against the perpetrators who attacked the family home when her elderly father was out for the evening. Speaking to the Herald she said, “Obviously this has been such a traumatic event for my […]
Oil burners stolen in latest incidents over weekend
AS the year drew to a close reports of crime continued to be at the fore. Most recently, a wave of crime swept over the Irvinestown area. Police are now investigating a number of incidents, including burglary, in the area which occurred over the last few days. On Christmas Eve Police issued a witness appeal […]
Arrest made in connection with failed”attempted murder”
Police have arrested a 37 year-old man in the Fermanagh area in connection with the attempted murder of an off-duty Police officer at his home in Kesh at approximately 2am yesterday morning. Speaking to press this morning, Detective Chief Inspector Julie Mullan explained the off-duty officer was confronted by a masked man brandishing a shot […]
GARDAI launch new search for missing Tony Lynch
Gardai began a search of Gortnawinny Lake and Drum Lough (Monaghan) today for missing person Tony Lynch. The father of four who disappeared eighteen years ago, was last seen at the Hibernia Hotel, Clones at 6pm on January 6 2002 and earlier on Fermanagh Street, Clones at 2pm. Sgt Niall Leech told the Herald that […]
Community in shock after Brookeborough death
Police preparing report after the man passed away on St Stephen’s Day.
Heartless thieves steal late father’s ring in burglary
A PLEA has been made for the safe return of a sentimental ring stolen during a burglary in north Fermanagh Thomas Milligan had £8,000 cash and his late father’s ring taken after heartless thieves targeted his home in the mouth of Christmas. The thieves were spotted leaving the house at Main Street, Lack, and when […]