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Sex offender on the run in Ireland back in Derry prison
The 29-year-old has convictions of gross indecency towards a child, rape aggravated assault and other serious offences.
A SEX OFFENDER who had been on the run from a Northern Ireland prison has returned to jail.
John Patrick Smyth had failed to return to Magilligan Prison in Derry on Monday after a period of approved home leave.
Yesterday, the Northern Ireland Prison Service has released a photo of him in the hope of tracing his whereabouts. They also released details of his distinguishing features including a tattoo of the letters ‘Ftw’ and dots across his knuckles.
It’s now been confirmed by prison authorities that he has returned to Magilligan Prison.
The 29-year-old prisoner’s convictions include:
- Gross indecency with or towards a child;
- Rape;
- Aggravated assault;
- Armed with an offensive weapon with intent to commit offences;
- Threats to kill;
- Drug use.
- With reporting from Rónán Duffy
- Originally published 16 September
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