Man wanted in connection with crimes in Mid Ulster and Derry / Londonderry arrested at London Heathrow Airport
A man has been arrested at London Heathrow Airport while wanted on warrant for a variety of offences including robbery and possession and supply of drugs in the Mid Ulster and Derry / Londonderry areas eight years ago.
Officers from the PSNI’s International Policing Unit arrested the 29-year-old man on Wednesday.
He is wanted on warrant for offences of robbery, dangerous driving, receiving stolen goods, possession and supply of drugs, possession of an offensive weapon and assault on police which occurred in 2016.
The man was granted High Court bail in January 2017 but fled the jurisdiction while on bail.
He has now been returned to Northern Ireland, and will appear before Londonderry Magistrates Court onThursday, August 15.
A spokesperson for the International Policing Unit said: “This demonstrates our commitment to work with law enforcement partners to track down wanted persons and bring offenders to justice.
"Our message is clear to anyone who has left Northern Ireland to avoid arrest or the consequences of their actions. We will relentlessly pursue those that are trying to delay or deny justice to victims of crime.”