POLICE IN NORTHERN Ireland have arrested a man who is wanted in Germany in relation to child sex offences against. 

Officers with the PSNI’s International Policing Unit, working alongside Mahon Road Neighbourhood Policing Team, arrested the 38-year-old man in Portadown today.

The man is wanted in Germany to stand trial for a number of offences of rape and sexual assault committed against a child.  The offences occurred in the Berlin area between September 2020 and December 2021.

He was detained today on a German extradition warrant and is due to appear before Laganside Extradition Court tomorrow.

Sergeant Davey from the International Policing Unit said: “Today’s arrest is another example of the Police Service working closely with the National Crime Agency and our International Partners to locate fugitives and bring them before the Extradition Courts.

“Our message is clear, Northern Ireland is not a safe haven for any wanted persons trying to avoid arrest and the consequences of their previous actions. We will relentlessly pursue those that are trying to delay or deny justice to victims of crime.”