Monthly Archives: March 2019

Ulster Unionist MLA Roy Beggs has condemned an assault in Larne’s Craigyhill estate which resulted in a broken leg and an arson attack on a car on the Coast Road, Ballygally. In a statement, Mr. Beggs said: “These two severe incidents could have been even more serious. The gang attack in Craigyhill resulted in their victim jumping from an upstairs window as he feared for his life and he sustained a broken leg. “The arson attack on a car resulted in flames spreading to the adjacent home and could easily have spread to other property. When arson occurs, it is difficult to know how far the flames will spread. “Thankfully no injuries or fatalities have been reported and the fire didn’t spread to other neighbouring property which was evacuated. “I would urge the public to co-operate with the PSNI and pass any information which may be useful on directly to … Continue reading →

Image copyright News Letter Image copyright Daily Mirror Two faces stare out from all the front pages: Those of Margaret Henderson-McCarroll and her victim, Eddie Girvan. Henderson-McCarroll pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Mr Girvan, 67, in his Greenisland home, on the grounds of diminished responsibility. The 31-year-old, who has 100 previous convictions, was told on Monday she must serve three years in prison. The papers report on criticism that the sentence is simply not enough. “Too lenient,” reports the Belfast Telegraph, “does not fit crime”, says The Irish News and “shock,” says the News Letter. The News Letter quotes UUP MLA Roy Beggs who said he did not feel a “sufficient sentence” had been handed down, considering Henderson-McCarroll’s history. Finola Meredith in the Belfast Telegraph calls it a “shockingly short sentence for a nasty and murky crime”, while Allison Morris’s analysis in The Irish New is more nuanced, describing … Continue reading →