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Security officers patrol near the Hayat Hotel in Mogadishu, Somalia

Somali forces end hotel siege, death toll reaches 21

Somali forces have ended a deadly siege at a hotel in the capital Mogadishu which saw morethan 20 people killed and dozens of hostages freed, authorities said today.

Somalia • 21 Aug 22

Martin Hong and his friend were treated at Cork University Hospital

Investigation into alleged assault in Cork city

Gardaí are investigating an alleged assault on two Chinese men in their 20s in Cork city.

Regional • 17 Aug 20

Gardaí in Lucan are appealing for witnesses to come forward

Appeal for witnesses after youths assaulted in Dublin

An appeal for witnesses has been issued after two youths were assaulted in Dublin.

Dublin • 06 Jan 20

Cork Circuit Criminal Court was told Kyle Duggan targeted elderly men

Man jailed over 'unprovoked' assaults in Cork city

A man who randomly attacked two pensioners because he believed older men were more likely to be sex offenders has been jailed for three years with the last 18 months suspended.

Munster • 06 Nov 19

The allegation of sexual misconduct against Kevin Spacey was one of more than a dozen to emerge since 2017

US accuser drops civil suit against Kevin Spacey

In the US, the young man who accused film star, Kevin Spacey of sexual assault, has dropped his lawsuit.

News • 06 Jul 19

The PSNI have appealed for anyone with any information about the incident to contact them

Man stabbed in neck during Christmas Day assault

A man was hospitalised after being stabbed in the neck in west Belfast on Christmas Day.

Ulster • 26 Dec 18

A teenager and a man aged in his 20s were arrested in connection with the incident

Two arrests over serious assault in Waterford

A man aged in his 20s has been seriously injured in an assault in Co Waterford earlier today.

Munster • 27 Sep 18

A man in his 30s was arrested in connection with the incident

Man arrested in connection with Wexford iron bar attack

A man has been arrested following an assault on another man in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford last night.

Leinster • 26 Sep 18

Judge Melanie Greally described the assault and robbery as 'horrendous'

Man jailed for 12 years for assault of Dublin pensioner

A man convicted of involvement in the "horrendous" aggravated burglary, assault and robbery of an 81-year-old farmer in rural north Co Dublin has been jailed for 12 years.

News • 06 Jul 18