A schoolboy savagely beaten in a sectarian attack in Northern Ireland died in hospital tonight.

A Catholic man was among four suspects being questioned tonight about a loyalist sectarian beating in Northern Ireland that has left a schoolboy fighting for his life.

Tyrone’s disappointment ran deep last year but has long been replaced by a focus on making amends, reports Brendan O’Brien.

The mother of an 18-year-old schoolboy killed by loyalist paramilitaries 11 years ago today called for “a Bloody Sunday-style inquiry” into his and other murders.

Ram-raiders tried to burn down a Catholic school today by smashing through the front doors in a stolen car.

The Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission condemned the threats against Catholics working in schools.

A major security operation was mounted outside schools across north Belfast today to protect teachers and pupils.

Police have confirmed that two more Catholic schools in the North were attacked during the weekend.