Catherine Gaffney ordered extradited over handbag thefts

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Catherine Gaffney was ordered extradited over alleged handbag thefts by the High Court on 5 February 2019. The allegations concern designer handbags taken from a Belfast department store.

Gaffney faced three theft allegations, one attempted theft allegation and an allegation of obstructing a constable. The judge found no basis to prohibit her surrender to Northern Ireland.

Her lawyers had argued that returning her to Hydebank Prison could breach her rights, while the Minister for Justice opposed that application. She was remanded in custody pending a later hearing.