Downey to seek discovery of UK state documents in extradition fight

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A High Court hearing into the extradition of John Downey (66) to face charges relating to the deaths of two UDR soldiers in Enniskillen on 25 August 1972 has been adjourned. Northern Irish authorities are seeking Mr Downey's surrender to stand trial for murder and aiding and abetting an explosion that killed Lance Corporal Alfred Johnston and Private James Eames on the Irvinestown Road, Cherrymount. Mr Downey, arrested at his home in Creeslough, County Donegal, was remanded on bail. Justice Aileen Donnelly adjourned the matter to 28 January 2019 after Mr Downey's legal representatives applied to seek disclosure of UK state documents. His counsel indicated that material considered during proceedings in London relating to the 1972 events had been held by his solicitor under restrictive conditions and remains relevant to his objections to extradition, which are being filed under the European Arrest Warrant Act.

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