Man (48) arrested in Portadown facing extradition to Lithuania
Officers from the PSNI’s Interceptor Team arrested a man on Thursday (November 6), who is wanted in Lithuania to stand trial for an offence of grievous bodily harm.
The man, aged 48, was arrested in the Portadown area.
The offence occurred in the Panevezys area of Lithuania in September 2024, when a female was assaulted, resulting in serious injuries, including multiple fractures.
The suspect was detained on a Lithuanian extradition warrant, and is due to appear before Laganside Extradition Court today (Friday, November 7).
Sergeant Davey, from the PSNI’s International Policing Unit, said: “This arrest is another example of the Police Service of Northern Ireland working to locate, arrest and bring before the courts those who are wanted for serious offences in Europe.
“In this case we have worked closely with the UK Joint International Crime Centre, and the Police Service’s Interceptor Team, to locate and arrest this suspect.
“We remain committed to tackling violence against women and girls, and today’s arrest delivers on our assurance of the relentless pursuit of perpetrators and supporting victims.”