Man, 37, arrested today in Northern Ireland wanted for historic child sexual offences in Australia
Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s International Policing Unit today, Tuesday 15th September, arrested a 37 year-old man wanted in Australia.
The man is wanted to stand trial in relation to historic child sexual offences that are alleged to have occurred in Victoria, Australia in 2008 and 2009.
He was arrested in Belfast and will appear before Laganside Extradition Court later today.
Superintendent Marty Reid, Head of PSNI Extradition said: “This arrest is yet another example of the Police Service of Northern Ireland working with our international partners to locate, arrest and bring before the courts those who are wanted for serious offences abroad.
“The Police Service of Northern Ireland is committed to tracking down fugitives and supporting Law Enforcement Partners across the world.
“We are increasingly engaged with partners in Interpol and Europol to collectively deliver justice both here in Northern Ireland and abroad.”