A LOCAL political representative has accused the PSNI of “community harassment” after police were called to investigate a suspicious device in the Colin area on Monday.Sinn Féin Councillor Stephen Magennis told the Andersonstown News that the PSNI conducted the “worst type of policing I have seen in years” after a number of people were stopped and searched. Mr Magennis said those searched were mystified locals using the Laurel Glen bar, a bookmakers and surrounding shops.
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Teen attackers dance on child’s head in vicious sectarian assault
The mother of a North Belfast child has been describing how a gang ‘danced on her son’s head’ during a sectarian attack that left him with footprints embedded in his forehead.
Shining a light on safer streets
Vulnerable residents in the New Lodge are to receive plug timers for their lights in an effort to deter burglars in the run-up to Christmas.Over the coming weeks 72 plug timers, which can be set to turn on lamps at a designated time, will be distributed to residents.
PSNI track record more important than ard fheis
Sinn Féin’s South Belfast MLA has said it is too early to discuss whether the PSNI’s chief constable should attend next year’s ard fheis but warned “work on the ground” is more important than his presence at the conference.
Knifed teenagers ‘lucky to be alive’
In what appears to be a random attack the pair were stabbed a total of seven times before Pádraig managed to escape and run to his Atlantic Avenue home to raise the alarm.
Radio link is one option for shopkeepers’ added security
SHOPKEEPERS in South Belfast are being encouraged to look at new ways of tackling the rising spate of robberies, including a “radio link” system already proving a success in the city centre.
