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Asylum seeker arrested over barbaric attempt to behead man in street 'entered UK' through 'weak link Common Travel Area'
AN asylum seeker filmed trying to behead a man in a barbaric attack in a street in broad daylight said he entered the UK through the Common Travel Area (CTA) between southern and Northern Ireland, the Home Office said. The Sudanese attacker came into the country in 2023 and was granted five years leave to remain until 2028, it has emerged. A man, in his 30s, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a "brutal" knife attack was carried out on the victim in the Kinnai
By JON AUSTIN
Jun 9


What next for the Cartel after arrest of its 'leader Daniel Kinahan' who faces extradition to Ireland from Dubai?
Alleged international crime boss Daniel Kinahan could face imminent charges in Ireland once he is extradited from Dubai. Kinahan, 48, was arrested in the UAE yesterday (April 17 2026) within 48 hours of Ireland issuing an international warrant for his arrest. He now faces extradition to Ireland to face unspecified organised crime charges after an extradition treaty was agreed between the two countries last year. It came after an extensive garda investigation led to the submi
By JON AUSTIN
Apr 18


Three UK-based travellers barred from Rathkeale as part of bail conditions ahead of trial - uncle now jailed over hit and run death of niece
THREE UK-based travellers have been banned from setting foot in their spiritual home as part of bail conditions ahead of a violent disorder trial. Marguerita O’Rourke (née Sheridan), 21, (above) was killed in Rathkeale in a feud related hit and run on December 21 2024. She had given birth to a baby boy Edward just three weeks earlier. Her uncle Danny O'Donoghue, 43, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing her death in October and was jailed for five-an
By JON AUSTIN
Jan 24


KINAHAN CARTEL: Thomas 'Bomber' Kavanagh ordered to hand over £1.1m or face 12 more years in prison
A DRUGS kingpin, who ran the UK arm of the "Kinahan Cartel" has been given three months to pay more than £1 million of his criminal...
By JON AUSTIN
Jul 25, 2025


Key 'Kinahan Cartel figure' Sean McGovern remanded in custody after court appearance after being extradited from Dubai to Ireland
Senior alleged Kinahan gang member Sean McGovern has appeared before Dublin's Special Criminal Court charged with murdering a grandfather...
By JON AUSTIN
May 30, 2025


IRISH GANGLAND: Man in court over murder of failed assassin in Dublin steakhouse on Christmas Eve
A MAN has been charged with murder after a botched assassination in a packed Dublin restaurant on Christmas Eve. Michael Andrecut, 22,...
By JON AUSTIN
Dec 30, 2023


Thomas Kavanagh bid for EncroChat firearms conspiracy charges to be thrown out
Thomas "Bomber" Kavanagh (above) will seek to have firearms and perverting the course of justice charges thrown out, a court heard today....
By JON AUSTIN
Sep 5, 2023


Key "Kinahan Cartel members" Liam Byrne & Thomas Kavanagh's son arrested in Spain in EncroChat probe
TWO Dubai-based suspected key members of the Kinahan organised crime cartel who are wanted by the National Crime Agency's EncroChat...
By JON AUSTIN
Jun 5, 2023


Alleged Kinahan Cartel 'key player' Johnny Morrissey arrested in Costa del Sol
ONE of seven key members of the Kinahan organised crime cartel sanctioned by the US has been arrested at his Costa del Sol home. Johnny...
By JON AUSTIN
Sep 15, 2022


Seven Kinahan Cartel members including Daniel, Christpher jnr and Dapper Don hit with US sanctions
THE US has imposed sanctions on seven people it says are key members of the Kinahan Cartel, including its alleged leaders brothers Daniel...
By JON AUSTIN
Apr 12, 2022



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