Northern Ireland crime: Man (72) arrested under the Extradition Act for criminal damage hate crime offences that occurred in Flagler County, Florida, USA in November 2023

The man was arrested under the Extradition Act for criminal damage hate crime offences that occurred in Flagler County, Florida, USA in November 2023.

He is due to appear before Laganside Extradition Court later today (Thursday 13th March).

Sergeant Davey from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's International Policing Unit said: “We continue to work closely with our national and international partners to identify and arrest those wanted in other jurisdictions.

"Tackling hate crime is a priority for the Police Service of Northern Ireland and we will work with partners to bring those suspected of involvement in hate crime before the courts.

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