Co Tyrone: Man arrested in relation to sexual offences in Republic of Ireland to appear before Extradition Court
A man wanted in relation to a number of sexual offences in the Republic of Ireland was arrested by PSNI officers earlier on Thursday (September 17).
The 70-year-old man is wanted to stand trial for offences including rape, sexual assault and false imprisonment, which occurred in Galway in 2022.
He was detained on an Irish extradition warrant in the Dungannon area by officers from the PSNI’s Local Policing Team and is expected to appear before Laganside Extradition Court on Friday (September 18).
Sergeant Davey, from the International Policing Unit, said: “Today’s arrest is another example of the Police Service working closely with An Garda Siochana to locate fugitives and bring them before the Extradition Courts.
"Our message is clear, Northern Ireland is not a safe haven for any wanted persons trying to avoid arrest and the consequences of their previous actions. We will relentlessly pursue those that are trying to delay or deny justice to victims of crime."