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Man extradited to Northern Ireland over murder of UDR soldiers

A man has been extradited to Northern Ireland to face charges in relation to the murder of two so...
Jack Quann
Jack Quann

22.29 11 Oct 2019


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Man extradited to Northern Ire...

Man extradited to Northern Ireland over murder of UDR soldiers

Jack Quann
Jack Quann

22.29 11 Oct 2019


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A man has been extradited to Northern Ireland to face charges in relation to the murder of two soldiers in 1972.

An Garda Síochána arrested the man aged in his 60s on Friday.

He has since been extradited to Northern Ireland in accordance with a European Arrest Warrant issued by the PSNI.

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The PSNI said the 67-year-old was arrested on suspicion of murder following his extradition.

It relates to the murder of two Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR) soldiers in 1972, and on suspicion of aiding and abetting an explosion.

Lance Corporal Alfred Johnston and Private James Eames died when a device exploded in a car they were checking in Enniskillen, Co Fermanagh.

The PSNI says the investigation "remains active".

The 67-year-old man is expected to appear at Omagh Magistrates Court on Saturday morning.


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