A cigarette butt found at the scene of a policeman’s murder in the North almost 30 years ago carries the DNA of the man accused of the shooting, a court heard today.

Four Dublin football fans who smashed up a Derry bar before a cup final match were today jailed for three months.

Two men accused of beating a teenager to death were refused bail today amid claims they may interfere with witnesses.

A police officer today told a court he was satisfied that Tyrone woman Attracta Harron was murdered.

Police in riot gear today used batons to clear a court as a man accused of murder was taken from the dock.