A 41-year-old man has today been extradited from the Republic of Ireland to Northern Ireland in relation to sexual assault and handling stolen goods offences that occurred in Belfast in April 2019. 

The man was arrested in the Republic of Ireland on 21st June 2025 on foot of an extradition warrant and today, Thursday 31st July, extradition proceedings were completed with his successful return to Northern Ireland.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland arrested the man at the time of the offences but he later skipped bail and has been sought for arrest since. 

He is due to appear before Laganside Magistrates Court later today.

Sergeant Davey from the International Policing Unit said: “We continue to work with closely with our law enforcement partners to locate and return persons sought for extradition.  The Police Service of Northern Ireland is committed to tackling violence against women and girls and today’s extradition delivers on our assurance of the relentless pursuit of perpetrators and supporting victims.