Summary of The Irish News Newspaper
The Irish News front page this morning – summarised
The front page of The Irish News reports shocking figures show 50 people died while waiting for an ambulance in 2023/24, up from 16 in 2021/22.
- THE number of people who have died while waiting for an ambulance in Northern Ireland has trebled in five years.
Since 2020/2021 a total of 149 people have died waiting at home for emergency response help.
New figures show there were 50 deaths last year – which is a marked increase on the 16 fatalities recorded five years previously. - Police in Miami say they are “unaware” of an alleged sexual assault which was reported to have taken place during an Armagh GAA team trip in November as the PSNI arrest a man. The 30-year-old was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of sexual assault.
However, police in Miami say they have not received any information to date related to an alleged sexual assault at the luxury Eden Roc resort.
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Sara was failed: ‘It’s not human to do this’ – Paper Talk UK
Thursday’s headlines are dominated by the conviction of a father and stepmother who killed 10-year-old Sara Sharif. Police said Urfan Sharif, 43, and Beinash Batool, 30, had subjected Sara to “horrific suffering” before her body was found at the family’s home in Surrey last year.
As more details emerge about the life and death of the young British girl, the newspapers react with horror at the brutality Sara lived – and died – under. Many of the newspapers pick up on the state’s failure to save her, pointing the finger at the courts, police, social services and teachers, who reportedly missed at least 15 chances to save her life.
Several domestic political stories also find space on the front pages with reports on Labour’s plans to build new houses, potential strikes this winter and ongoing reactions to the October Budget.
The back pages cover last night’s Champions League action – including yet another loss for Manchester City and the news that Saudi Arabia has been confirmed as the 2030 World Cup hosts.
