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Irish Mirror
Irish Mirror
National
Justin Kelly

Man wanted to stand trial over violent Cork assault arrested in Belfast

A man in his 30s wanted in relation to a violent assault in Cork three years ago has been arrested in Belfast.

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has confirmed they arrested the 36-year-old man who was wanted to stand trial in the Republic of Ireland in relation to an assault in Fermoy, Co Cork in August 2020.

"The man was detained by virtue of an international warrant by local response officers in north Belfast yesterday evening, Saturday 3rd June, and will be brought before an Extradition Court in Belfast today, Sunday, 4th June," a spokesperson for the PSNI said.

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Sergeant Davey from the International Policing Unit added: “The arrest is an another great example of partnership working between An Garda Siochana, the National Crime Agency, north Belfast response officers and the Police Service of Northern Ireland's International Policing Unit.

“Our determination and commitment to working with International Law Enforcement partners to track down wanted persons and bring offenders to justice continues.

“Our message is clear that we will relentlessly pursue those that are trying to delay or deny justice to victims of crime.”

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