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Belfast Dance Festival Deaths Spark Police Investigation and Safety Concerns
Police are continuing investigations following two deaths and several medical emergencies linked to the Emerge dance music festival in Belfast, which drew tens of thousands of attendees over the August Bank Holiday weekend.
Two Tragic Deaths Reported
Seventeen-year-old Mia Keevan, from County Tipperary, became unwell at the festival site at Boucher Road Playing Fields on 24 August. Despite being taken to hospital, she later died. Her family described her as “a girl with big dreams and an even bigger heart.”
In a separate incident, Trae Keenan, a father-of-one from Castlewellan in his 20s, also died after attending the event. He reportedly suffered a panic attack which led to a cardiac arrest at an apartment in Belfast after leaving the festival. His family stressed that his death was not drug-related but due to an underlying medical emergency.
Other Medical Incidents
Police confirmed that others also became seriously ill during the festival.
• A woman in her 30s remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition.
• A teenage boy is also receiving treatment but is expected to make a full recovery.
Police and Council Response
The PSNI has launched enquiries into both deaths and the related medical incidents. Seven arrests were made during the festival, although authorities have not confirmed whether these are connected to the health emergencies.
Belfast City councillors, including Alliance Party’s Micky Murray, have called for urgent talks with event organisers to review safety protocols, medical provision, and crowd management to prevent further tragedies.
Remembering the Victims
Tributes have poured in for both victims. A fundraiser in memory of Mia Keevan has raised more than €17,000, with her family requesting that mourners wear bright colours to her funeral in celebration of her life.
Friends and family of Trae Keenan remembered him as a “cherished father, son and partner” whose sudden loss has left his community devastated.
Ongoing Investigations
Authorities are now working to establish whether environmental, medical, or logistical factors played a role in these tragedies. Attention is also turning to the adequacy of emergency response measures at the festival.
The deaths have sparked wider conversations about festival safety in Northern Ireland, with both families and officials calling for lessons to be learned.
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Welsh School Stabbings: Report Reveals Teen’s Obsession with War and Weapons
A newly released safeguarding report has shed light on the disturbing background of the 13-year-old girl who carried out a knife attack at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman in Ammanford, Carmarthenshire. The attack in April 2024 left two teachers and a pupil seriously injured and has since raised serious questions about early intervention and child safeguarding.
According to the report, the girl had long displayed a fascination with violence, war memorabilia, and weapons. She also expressed admiration for Adolf Hitler and claimed knowledge of both German and Russian. Her interests had sparked discussions among professionals about whether she should be referred to the government’s Prevent programme, designed to address early signs of extremism. Ultimately, no formal referral was made. Instead, an early help assessment was suggested—but her father declined the offer of support.
The case gained national attention when, after the attack, the girl chillingly remarked: “That’s one way to be a celebrity,” and predicted her actions would bring her media coverage.
In April 2025, she was sentenced to 15 years in detention after being found guilty of three counts of attempted murder. Teachers Fiona Elias and Liz Hopkin, along with a pupil, sustained serious injuries but survived.
The Mid and West Wales Safeguarding Board, along with Carmarthenshire County Council, commissioned the review to assess whether warning signs were missed. The findings underline the need for stronger collaboration between schools, families, and safeguarding agencies when children show signs of concerning behaviour, even if they fall short of counter-terrorism thresholds.
This case continues to spark debate over how best to balance early intervention, parental responsibility, and state intervention when young people show dangerous patterns of behaviour.
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Families Mourn Victims of Isle of Wight Helicopter Crash
Grief and tributes have poured in following the tragic helicopter crash on the Isle of Wight that claimed the lives of three people during a flying lesson on August 25, 2025.
The Robinson R44 II helicopter, operated by Northumbria Helicopters, came down near Shanklin shortly after taking off from Sandown Airport. Among the victims were Justyna Czoska, 52, her partner Wojtek Kowalkowski, 49, and experienced pilot Simon Hewitt, 54. A fourth passenger, a man in his 30s, miraculously survived but remains in hospital in serious condition.
Remembering Justyna and Wojtek
Justyna, a much-loved horse-riding instructor, was remembered by her daughter Julia Buzar as “beautiful, funny, talkative and kind,” someone who “always wanted to make those around her happy.” Julia, 22, said losing her mother has left her “without words,” adding: “She was the best mum you could ask for, loved by everyone.”
Wojtek, a father of two and lorry driver, was described as a warm-hearted man who brought joy to those around him. Julia paid tribute to the bond he shared with her mother: “He always made me happy and always made my mum happy. He helped and was a heart-filled person.”
The couple’s family have since launched a fundraising campaign to repatriate their bodies to Poland for burial.
A Tribute to the Pilot
Pilot Simon Hewitt, who was leading the flying lesson, was remembered as an “intelligent, kind, and joyful” man by his family. A skilled aviator and father, he was said to have “brought light into the lives of those around him.”
Community Support and Investigation
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has opened a formal inquiry into the cause of the crash. Meanwhile, the Isle of Wight community has rallied around the victims’ families, offering condolences and support as they face an unimaginable loss.
For Julia and her loved ones, the priority now is to ensure Justyna and Wojtek are laid to rest in their homeland. The fundraising page set up in their memory has already received donations from friends, relatives, and members of the public touched by the tragedy.
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67 Charged in London for Alleged Support of Banned Group Palestine Action
The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that 67 people are now facing criminal charges for allegedly showing support for Palestine Action, a group that was officially banned under UK terrorism legislation last month.
Charges and Court Dates
Most of the defendants were arrested during protests in London on 5 and 12 July. Authorities say three additional people—two women and a man—were charged in early August, bringing the total number of prosecutions to 67.
Those charged are scheduled to appear before magistrates in October, where they face a maximum penalty of six months’ imprisonment if convicted.
Proscription of Palestine Action
The Home Office added Palestine Action to the list of proscribed terrorist organisations in July 2025, following high-profile actions against defence and aviation facilities, including an attack on RAF Brize Norton.
The move made it a criminal offence not only to organise or participate in the group’s activities but also to publicly express support. While membership carries penalties of up to 14 years in prison, simply displaying the group’s name or symbols—on T-shirts, badges, or banners—can result in up to six months in jail.
Rising Arrest Numbers
Since the ban, police say more than 700 people have been arrested under the Terrorism Act at protests and demonstrations. Many of these gatherings were linked to solidarity campaigns such as Defend Our Juries, which claim the government is using anti-terror laws to suppress political dissent.
The Met’s Commander Dominic Murphy stressed that supporting Palestinian rights in general remains legal. However, he warned that “showing support for a proscribed group” is treated as a serious criminal offence.
Ongoing Debate
The charges have reignited debate about civil liberties, with critics accusing the government of using counter-terror powers to clamp down on legitimate protest. Supporters of the ban argue that Palestine Action has crossed the line from activism into criminal damage and intimidation.
As the first court cases are expected this autumn, the legal and political consequences of the ban will be closely watched.
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