A 54-year-old man was extradited from the Republic of Ireland to Northern Ireland yesterday, Tuesday 19th May, in relation to 17 offences of child cruelty and one offence of blackmail. 

The man was arrested in the Republic of Ireland on Sunday, 7th August 2022 on foot of an extradition warrant sought by the Police Service of Northern Ireland and today extradition proceedings were completed with his successful return to Northern Ireland.

He is due to appear before Londonderry Magistrates’ Court this morning, Wednesday 20th May.

In a separate case, a 33-year-old man was also extradited from Northern Ireland to Romania yesterday.  He is wanted to serve a prison sentence in Romania of one year and 11 months in relation to theft offences which occurred there.

He was stopped by police officers in Belfast City Centre in August 2025, when it was identified that he was wanted in Romania.  He was arrested at the time and today completes the extradition proceedings with his successful return to Romania.

Sergeant Davey from the International Policing Unit said: “We continue to work with closely with our national and international law enforcement partners to locate and return persons sought for extradition.  The Police Service of Northern Ireland is committed to tracking down wanted persons and bringing them before the courts both here in Northern Ireland and abroad.”