22/05/2026
Man Wanted In Ireland On Sexual Offences Arrested In Limavady
Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's International Policing Unit, working in collaboration with Irish authorities, have today, Thursday 21st May, arrested a man wanted in the Republic of Ireland.
The 67-year-old man is wanted to stand trial in relation to offences of rape and sexual assault. The alleged offences took place in County Donegal.
He was apprehended today in the Limavady area on an Irish extradition warrant by PSNI International Policing Unit officers. He is due to appear before Laganside Extradition Court later today.
Sergeant Davey from the International Policing Unit said: "Today's arrest is another example of the Police Service working closely with An Garda Siochana 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."
The 67-year-old man is wanted to stand trial in relation to offences of rape and sexual assault. The alleged offences took place in County Donegal.
Sergeant Davey from the International Policing Unit said: "Today's arrest is another example of the Police Service working closely with An Garda Siochana 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."
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
08 March 2024
Man Wanted In Ireland On Drug Offences Arrested In South Belfast
A 59-year-old man wanted in the Republic of Ireland has been arrested in south Belfast by the PSNI's International Policing Unit. Wanted to stand trial for drugs offences that occurred in the Kilkenny area in 2012.
Man Wanted In Ireland On Drug Offences Arrested In South Belfast
A 59-year-old man wanted in the Republic of Ireland has been arrested in south Belfast by the PSNI's International Policing Unit. Wanted to stand trial for drugs offences that occurred in the Kilkenny area in 2012.
31 May 2024
Man Wanted In Republic Of Ireland Arrested In East Belfast
A man wanted in the Republic of Ireland for offences of robbery, possession of stolen property and possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply, has been arrested in east Belfast.
Man Wanted In Republic Of Ireland Arrested In East Belfast
A man wanted in the Republic of Ireland for offences of robbery, possession of stolen property and possession of a controlled drug with intent to supply, has been arrested in east Belfast.
17 September 2024
Man Wanted For Murder In Denmark Arrested In South Belfast
A 31-year-old man wanted on a murder charge in Denmark has been arrested in south Belfast by the PSNI's International Policing Unit. The man 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 8th March 2022.
Man Wanted For Murder In Denmark Arrested In South Belfast
A 31-year-old man wanted on a murder charge in Denmark has been arrested in south Belfast by the PSNI's International Policing Unit. The man 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 8th March 2022.
14 January 2025
Man Arrested In Portadown On German Warrant
A 38-year-old man has been arrested in Portadown by officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's International Policing Unit, working in conjunction with the Mahon Road Neighbourhood Policing Team. The man is wanted in Germany to face trial on charges of rape and sexual assault against a child.
Man Arrested In Portadown On German Warrant
A 38-year-old man has been arrested in Portadown by officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's International Policing Unit, working in conjunction with the Mahon Road Neighbourhood Policing Team. The man is wanted in Germany to face trial on charges of rape and sexual assault against a child.
13 August 2024
Man Wanted In NI Arrested In Dublin
A 60-year-old man wanted in Northern Ireland for being unlawfully at large from prison has been arrested in Dublin. An Garda Siochana arrested the man on an extradition warrant from the PSNI, who sought the man in connection with a murder conviction from 1990.
Man Wanted In NI Arrested In Dublin
A 60-year-old man wanted in Northern Ireland for being unlawfully at large from prison has been arrested in Dublin. An Garda Siochana arrested the man on an extradition warrant from the PSNI, who sought the man in connection with a murder conviction from 1990.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Quite cloudy with some rain to start. Variable amounts of cloud and sunny spells during the day along with scattered slow moving showers, occasionally heavy and thundery. Maximum temperature 20 °C.Tonight:Partly cloudy this evening with any remaining heavy showers soon clearing away. The rest of the night will then be largely cloudy with the risk of a few showers later. Minimum temperature 12 °C.