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11/12/2024
Man Jailed For Escaping Prison
A 37-year-old man has been jailed for six months for escaping from prison.
Shane Frane, who is currently serving an indeterminate sentence for the manslaughter of Constable Philippa Reynolds on 09 February 2013. He was released from HMP Maghaberry on 17 January 2024 on an eight hour unaccompanied day release to return to HMP Maghaberry that evening, however he failed to return.
Frane was later located by An Garda Siochána in the Republic of Ireland. An extradition warrant was issued and he was extradited back to Northern Ireland in August 2024 and arrested by virtue of the warrant and taken to Lisburn Court where he was remanded back into custody.
He was sentenced at Craigavon Crown Court on 11 December, 2024. His six-month sentence will be served consecutively to his existing sentence.
Detective Inspector Bell said: "We continue to work closely with An Garda Siochana to locate and arrest persons sought either jurisdiction. We appreciate the continued assistance of An Garda Siochana in tracking down those who abscond from the justice system here in Northern Ireland.
"We will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to bring before the courts those who seek to evade justice. The Police Service of Northern Ireland will relentlessly pursue anyone trying to delay or deny justice to victims of crime."
Shane Frane, who is currently serving an indeterminate sentence for the manslaughter of Constable Philippa Reynolds on 09 February 2013. He was released from HMP Maghaberry on 17 January 2024 on an eight hour unaccompanied day release to return to HMP Maghaberry that evening, however he failed to return.
Frane was later located by An Garda Siochána in the Republic of Ireland. An extradition warrant was issued and he was extradited back to Northern Ireland in August 2024 and arrested by virtue of the warrant and taken to Lisburn Court where he was remanded back into custody.
Detective Inspector Bell said: "We continue to work closely with An Garda Siochana to locate and arrest persons sought either jurisdiction. We appreciate the continued assistance of An Garda Siochana in tracking down those who abscond from the justice system here in Northern Ireland.
"We will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to bring before the courts those who seek to evade justice. The Police Service of Northern Ireland will relentlessly pursue anyone trying to delay or deny justice to victims of crime."
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