Gardaí launch winter phase of burglary prevention operation
Gardaí are launching the winter phase of ‘Operation Thor’ – aimed at preventing burglars from targeting people as the days get darker. Research indicates there can be a surge of up to 20 per cent in this form of crime during the winter months. A large increase in the number…
Gardai investigating aggravated burglary in Drumshanbo
Gardaí are investigating an aggravated burglary that occurred at a residence in Drumshanbo, yesterday evening. The incident occurred at approximately 5pm when two masked men entered the property. An occupant at the residence, a man in his 20s, received medical treatment at the scene from paramedics. No…
Investigation underway into alleged aggravated burglary in Twin Towns
An investigation is underway into an alleged aggravated burglary that happened at a residence in the Twin Towns last night. Two males at the residence were assaulted during the course of the burglary. Another two males, both in their 20s, were arrested at the scene and are currently…
Man refused bail in Tom Niland case
A 28 year old man has been refused bail after being charged in the aggravated burglary of Tom Niland in Skreen, Co Sligo on the 18th of January. RTE reports John Irving of Shanwar, Foxford, Co Mayo was refused bail on a number of grounds such as the seriousness of…
Three men due before Sligo District Court in relation to aggravated burglary in Skreen
Three men from County Mayo are expected appear before a sitting of Sligo District Court this morning The three are charged with aggravated burglary at the home of Tom Niland at Doonflynn, Skreen on January 18th last. The three are 54-year old Francis Harmon, 10 Nephin Court, Killala…
BREAKING NEWS: Third man charged over aggravated burglary at Skreen
A third male has now been charged and will also appear before a special sitting of Sligo District Court at 8pm this evening in relation to the aggravated burglary at Skreen. More to follow……..
Two men charged in relation to Skreen aggravated burglary
Two men have been charged as part of an investigation into an aggravated burglary at Skreen, Co Sligo, on 18th January last. They are due to appear at Sligo District Court this evening at 8pm. A third man remains in custody at this time.