George Jackson

1 week ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | George Jackson

A 57-year-old doctor has appeared before Londonderry Magistrates Court charged with attempting to murder his wife who is a senior gynaecologist in Altnagelvin Hospital. Syed Raghib Ali Rizvi, originally from Pakistan, is alleged to have tried to kill his wife last Friday, June 13, in their home at The Hillocks, Church Brae, in the Waterside area of the city.

2 weeks ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | George Jackson

Jack Zammitt, from Victoria Court in the Waterside area, appeared before Londonderry Crown Court in relation to the incident which happened on September 7, last year. The court was told that the defendant has severe learning difficulties and was assessed as having the mental age of 11 when he attacked his vulnerable victim.

1 month ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | George Jackson

A man is to be arraigned at the Crown Court in Derry next month after the decaying body of his father was found wrapped in a duvet and plastic sheets in a refrigerator in his home. John Garrett O'Sullivan (56), a PhD graduate in engineering, is alleged to have prevented the lawful burial of his father between July 1 and July 18 last year after police officers, following family concerns, entered the house.

1 month ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | George Jackson

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1 month ago | belfasttelegraph.co.uk | George Jackson

A cocaine dealer who was arrested following a police chase involving speeds of over 115mph, which forced oncoming cars to swerve out of his way, has been jailed for 40 months. Dylan Lockhart (28) committed the driving offences while on bail for a series of drugs offences. He previously pleaded guilty to supplying cocaine, cannabis and pregabalin and also admitted dangerous driving and driving while disqualified.