Man detained in Limavady area on Irish extradition warrant for offences of sexual assault and rape
A man has been detained in the Limavady area on an Irish extradition warrant for offences of sexual assault and rape.
Officers from the PSNI’s International Policing Unit, working in partnership with Irish authorities, arrested the man wanted in the Republic of Ireland on May 21.
The 67-year-old man is wanted to stand trial for offences of sexual assault and rape. These offences occurred in County Donegal.
He was detained on an Irish extradition warrant in the Limavady area by officers from the PSNI’s International Policing Unit. He is due to appear before Laganside Extradition Court.
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."