Northern Ireland

Man wanted for murder in Denmark arrested in south Belfast

The 31-year-old man is wanted to stand trial for offences of murder and possession of a firearm

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The arrest was as a result of an ongoing investigation into a murder that took place in Denmark in March 2022 (Niall Carson/PA)

A man wanted in Denmark for serious offences including murder has been arrested in south Belfast.

The 31-year-old is wanted in Denmark to stand trial for offences of murder and possession of a firearm.

The offences occurred in the Aarhus area of Denmark on March 8 2022.

He was detained on Monday on a Danish extradition warrant and is due to appear before Laganside Extradition Court.

A spokesperson from the PSNI’s International Policing Unit said: “Today’s arrest was as a result of an ongoing investigation into a senseless murder that took place in Aarhus, Denmark in March 2022.

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“In this case we have worked closely with detectives from the East Jutland Police to locate and arrest this fugitive.



“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 all those attempting to evade justice.”