Northern Ireland

Man to face trial in Republic following cross-border extradition

The 40-year-old is accused of offences of assault causing serious harm, threats to kill, possession of a firearm and possession of knives.

The PSNI said it will ‘relentlessly pursue’ fugitives in the region
The PSNI said it will ‘relentlessly pursue’ fugitives in the region (Niall Carson/PA)
By Cillian Sherlock, PA

A 40-year-old man has been extradited to the Republic to stand trial for various offences.

The man is accused of offences of assault causing serious harm, threats to kill, possession of a firearm and possession of knives.

The offences are alleged to have occurred in the Dublin area in 2014 and 2015.

The man was arrested by the PSNI on July 24 2018. Proceedings to extradite him completed on Monday.

Sergeant Davey, from the PSNI’s International Policing Unit, said: “We continue to work closely with An Garda Síochána to track down fugitives believed to be in Northern Ireland.

“Our message is clear that we will relentlessly pursue those that are trying to delay or deny justice to victims of crime.”