Gardaí seek to extradite Tyrone man over rape allegations
Gardaí are seeking to extradite a Co Tyrone pensioner to stand trial for allegedly committing a rape while on holiday in Galway four years ago.
The Gardaí are seeking to extradite a 70-year-old pensioner from Coalisland, Co Tyrone, to face trial in relation to alleged rape allegations that occurred while he was on holiday in Galway four years ago. During an extradition hearing in Belfast today, it was reported that the man is also accused of sexual assault and false imprisonment. He was released on bail after the hearing.
The alleged crimes took place in Galway in 2022. The pensioner voluntarily attended a Dungannon PSNI station to speak to investigators yesterday evening. In court, he appeared to confirm his identity but did not comment further on the allegations. His lawyers stated that he denies the charges and opposes his extradition.
During the brief court proceedings, it was mentioned that the pensioner had been questioned by gardaí but had returned to Northern Ireland before detectives could conduct further interviews. No additional details about the circumstances of the alleged crimes were revealed.
Judge Laura Levers granted his release after a £5,000 cash surety was deposited in court. The judge imposed a curfew, electronic tagging, and ordered the pensioner to report to police in Dungannon three times a week.
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