Rape suspect and woman wanted over child cruelty extradited from Malta to Northern Ireland
A stock picture of a Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) logo badge in Belfast Northern Ireland (PA)Two people have been extradited from Malta to Northern Ireland by the Police Service’s International Policing Unit.Police said a 27-year-old man and 58-year-old woman were extradited to Northern Ireland yesterday, Saturday December 13.The man is wanted to stand trial in Northern Ireland for two offences of rape, and six offences of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.Meanwhile, the woman is wanted to stand trial for three offences of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and three offences of child cruelty.A PSNI spokesperson said the offences occurred in the Enniskillen area between February 2020 and June 2021.The pair was initially arrested in the Gozo area of Malta on September 10, they added. Both suspects are expected to appear before Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court tomorrow, Monday December 15.Sergeant Davey from the International Policing Unit said: “This double extradition from Malta demonstrates our commitment to tracking down those wanted for crimes here in Northern Ireland.“In this case we worked closely with the UK’s Joint International Crime Centre and authorities in Malta to arrest and extradite these suspects – a first for the Police Service of Northern Ireland.“We appreciate the assistance and cooperation provided by Maltese authorities in this case. Our message is clear to anyone who has left Northern Ireland to the consequences of their actions."We will relentlessly pursue those that are trying to delay or deny justice to victims of crime.“We will continue to work with our national and international partners to make sure offenders are brought before the courts.”
