A 38-year-old man who was arrested in Portadown earlier this year has been extradited to Germany to stand trial for a series of serious sexual offences.
Police confirmed that the man was detained in the Co Armagh town on January 13 and had been held in custody since his arrest.
He is wanted by the German authorities to face charges of rape and sexual assault against a child, alleged to have taken place in the Berlin area between September 2020 and December 2021.
His extradition to Germany was completed today (Wednesday, 15 October), following the conclusion of legal proceedings in Northern Ireland.
Sergeant Davey from the PSNI’s International Policing Unit said: “We continue to work closely with the National Crime Agency and our European partners to locate, arrest and extradite those wanted in other countries.
“We are committed to tackling violence against women and girls, and today’s extradition confirms our dedication to the relentless pursuit of perpetrators and our support for victims.
“Our message is clear – Northern Ireland is not a safe haven for anyone trying to avoid arrest or the consequences of their actions.”
