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BBC News
22-06-2025
- BBC News
Cookstown: Two rescued from flat after arson attack
Two people had to be rescued after an overnight arson attack on a flat in Cookstown, County Tyrone, police have said.A man in his 40s and a woman in her 30s were inside the property in Princess Avenue when an accelerant was poured through the letterbox on the front door and set removed the pair from the building and put out the blaze. Another fire at an outbuilding close to the property was also blaze was reported shortly after 00:50 BST on Sunday. A spokesperson for the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service ( NIFRS) said the woman was taken out of a downstairs window, while the man was removed from the kitchen."The male and female were treated at the scene by colleagues from Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, then taken to hospital for treatment for smoke inhalation," said a police spokesperson."Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances and at this stage, the incident is being treated as deliberate ignition."
Belfast Telegraph
22-06-2025
- Belfast Telegraph
Man and woman treated for smoke inhalation after front door of Cookstown property set alight
A man in his 40s and a woman in her 30s were unhurt after the front door of their Princess Avenue home in Cookstown was set alight shortly after midnight. A fire was also set at an outbuilding at the same property. The man and woman were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation. Detective Inspector Ryan said: 'Shortly after 12:50am, it was reported that accelerant was poured through the front door letterbox of a flat in the area and set alight. "A man in his 40s and a woman in her 30s, who were inside the property, were taken to safety by colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service who also extinguished the fire. Another fire at an outbuilding close to the property was also extinguished. Red Arrows in Newtownards for Armed Forces Day 'The male and female were treated at the scene by colleagues from Northern Ireland Ambulance Service, then taken to hospital for treatment for smoke inhalation. 'Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances and at this stage, the incident is being treated as deliberate ignition.'
The Irish Sun
20-06-2025
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
Body of man discovered at popular Irish beach as police seal off scene and urge public to ‘avoid the area'
A POPULAR beach has been cordoned off in Derry after the body of a man was discovered earlier this afternoon. It is understood the man got into difficulty swimming in the sea at the beach during the scorching weather. Advertisement The The assistance of the RNLI was also requested as the PSNI asked the public to avoid the scene A PSNI spokesperson said: "Police are currently in attendance after a body was found on the beach in Castlerock today, Friday 20 June. "Cordons are in place and the public is asked to avoid the area at this time." Advertisement READ MORE IN NEWS The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service confirmed the alarm was raised via an emergency call at 3.35pm today. They said: "The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a 999 call at 14:35 on Friday 20 June following reports of an incident at Castlerock Beach. "NIAS despatched a Rapid Response Paramedic, 2 Emergency Crews, 1 HART Crew and an Ambulance Officer to the scene. "Ambulance Control also tasked the Charity Air Ambulance, with HEMS Team on board, to attend. Advertisement Most read in Irish News "Following assessment and initial treatment, no patients were taken from the scene." It comes as RNLI campaign teaches people to float rather than thrash around if they find themselves in trouble in cold water Peter Byrne tragically died in a swimming incident at Cloghristick, Milford, Co Carlow at around 6.30pm on Tuesday evening. The young player for New Oak FC passed away after getting into difficulty in the water at Cloghristick, Milford, Co Carlow at around 6.30pm on Tuesday evening. Advertisement The teen, who had just finished Transition Year in the local CBS secondary , and his pals were at a local gym earlier in the evening and then went swimming. New Oak FC took to 'LIFE AND SOUL OF THE DRESSING ROOM' They wrote on "Peter was a pocket rocket in the team over the last number of years. Advertisement "Small in stature but big in personality. He was a huge character with a touch of Roy Keane about him, not afraid of anything or anyone." They continued: "Peter was the life and soul of the dressing room and training and will be sadly missed by his coaches Ernie, Danny and all his teammates who have not only lost a fellow player but a friend." 1 Police have cordoned off the scene Credit: Getty Images
Irish Daily Mirror
20-06-2025
- Irish Daily Mirror
Irish beach cordoned off after body of man discovered
A beach in Ireland has been cordoned off by the authorities after the body of a man was discovered on Friday. The public is being asked to avoid Castlerock beach in Co Derry following the discovery the body. It is understood a man got into difficulty in the water. A spokesperson for the PSNI has confirmed police are at the scene. The police spokesperson said: "Police are currently in attendance after a body was found on the beach in Castlerock today, Friday 20th June. "Cordons are in place and the public is asked to avoid the area at this time." A spokesperson for the RNLI confirmed its assistance was requested, reports BelfastLive. The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and Air Ambulance were also in attendance. The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week The beach was very busy with school children present during one of the hottest days of the year, with temperatures forecast as high as 27 Celsius in certain areas of Northern Ireland. A spokesperson for the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service said: "The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a 999 call at 14:35 on Friday 20 June following reports of an incident at Castlerock Beach. "NIAS despatched a Rapid Response Paramedic, 2 Emergency Crews, 1 HART Crew and an Ambulance Officer to the scene. "Ambulance Control also tasked the Charity Air Ambulance, with HEMS Team on board, to attend. "Following assessment and initial treatment, no patients were taken from the scene."
Belfast Telegraph
20-06-2025
- Belfast Telegraph
Three people taken to hospital after car crashes into house in Co Armagh
Three people have been taken to hospital following a single vehicle collision in Co Armagh. It's understood a car crashed into a house in Lurgan early on Friday morning. PSNI Sergeant Murray said officers responded to the incident which happened in the Kiln Road area at around 5.30am alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service. "The dream has come true!": Cork shop where €250m Euromillions ticket was sold 'Three people who were travelling in the vehicle were taken to hospital for treatment for injuries which at this time, are not believed to be life threatening," they added. 'The driver of the vehicle was cautioned for a number of motoring offences. 'The Kiln Road was closed, with diversions in place, but has now re-opened to road users. 'We are asking anyone who was in the area at the time and who might have any dash cam or mobile phone footage to contact police via 101, and quote reference number 200 of 20/06/25.'
