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# Violent Crime

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Larry Donnelly: The gun culture in the land of my birth is truly abhorrent
As the US deals with the aftermath of yet another school shooting, our columnist is filled with deep shame about the pervasive gun culture in his country.
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Dec 14th 2021, 7:00 PM
# Violent Crime
Children suspected in 1 out of every 5 cases of criminal sexual violence
New figures on serious crime published today by the Central Statistics Office.
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May 15th 2020, 2:17 PM
# ballyholland
'This was quite a brutal act': Sheep ears cut off in violent Co Down attack
The PSNI are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
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Jul 5th 2017, 9:25 PM
# Violent Crime
'It was a gruesome scene': Teenager arrested for allegedly decapitating mother in US
Authorities found the 18-year-old with his mother’s severed head in one hand and a knife in the other.
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Mar 8th 2017, 4:42 PM
# Violent Crime
Missing Mexican priest found alive with "notable signs of torture"
Two priests have been killed in recent months in the eastern state of Veracruz.
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Nov 14th 2016, 2:45 PM
# in the shadows
Violent criminals can judge potential victims based on their walk
The worrying study found that the criminals can rate an individual’s vulnerability based on their gait. .
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Jul 9th 2016, 7:30 PM
Voices
Why are men more likely to be violent than women?
Worldwide, women aged 15 to 44 are more likely to be killed or maimed because of male violence than because of war, cancer, malaria and traffic accidents combined. Why is this?
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Feb 26th 2015, 1:00 PM
# Violent Crime
It's fifteen years since Raonaid Murray was murdered, gardaí issue fresh appeal
The 17-year-old was found dead less than 500m from her home.
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Sep 4th 2014, 2:41 PM
# Sexual Assault
Appeal over serious sexual assault on teenage girl
A 19-year-old woman suffered a serious sexual assault in the early hours of Saturday 20 July in Newcastle, Co Down.
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Jul 27th 2013, 12:43 PM
# Sentencing
RCNI calls for an end to granting bail after conviction for rape
The Rape Crisis Network Ireland has called for renewed urgency in reforming sentencing and bail practices following this week’s controversial sentencing at a Dublin court.
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Jan 23rd 2013, 10:07 AM
# Crime
Elderly man tied up in violent burglary
The incident occurred in Banbridge, county Down last night.
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Oct 30th 2012, 8:44 AM
# Your Say
Poll: Have you ever witnessed a violent crime?
Gardaí regularly appeal for witnesses to particular crimes. Today we ask if you’ve ever seen anything violent.
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May 29th 2012, 10:24 AM
# Children
Violence in adults could be determined in first three years of life - or even in the womb
Early intervention is vital to save children from future aggressive behavioural trends according to yesterday’s infant mental health conference in Dublin.
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Oct 8th 2011, 8:45 AM
Voices
Column: The gardaí need firearms for our safety – and theirs
Sending unarmed gardaí out to deal with violent crime is simply reckless, argues veteran US detective Edward Foy.
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Jul 26th 2011, 9:00 AM
# Online Crime
More than 7,000 Facebook-associated crimes since January - UK investigation
Crimes associated with Facebook are rapidly increasing as more people sign up – with offences ranging from theft to violent assault.
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Dec 20th 2010, 4:38 PM