A man wanted over the alleged rape and sexual assault of a child in Germany was arrested in Portadown on Monday.
Officers from the PSNI’s International Policing Unit, working alongside Mahon Road Neighbourhood Policing Team, made the arrest in the town earlier.
The 38-year-old man is wanted in Germany to stand trial for a number of offences of rape and sexual assault committed against a child.
The offences occurred in the Berlin area of Germany between September 2020 and December 2021.
He was detained today on a German extradition warrant and is due to appear before Laganside Extradition Court tomorrow – Tuesday, January 14.
Sergeant Davey from the International Policing Unit said: “Today’s arrest is another example of the police Service working closely with the National Crime Agency and our International Partners 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.”
