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A 70‑year‑old man was arrested by the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) on Thursday, 17 September, in the Dungannon area of County Tyrone.
The man is wanted in the Republic of Ireland on charges that include rape, sexual assault and false imprisonment. The alleged offences took place in Galway in 2022.
He was detained under an Irish extradition warrant by officers from the PSNI’s Local Policing Team. The suspect is expected to appear before Laganside Extradition Court on Friday, 18 September.
Sergeant Davey of the International Policing Unit said: “Today’s arrest is another example of the Police Service working closely with An Garda Síochána 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.”
Co Tyrone authorities confirmed that the arrest was part of an ongoing effort to cooperate with Irish law‑enforcement agencies in pursuing individuals who have fled to Northern Ireland to evade prosecution.
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