Ciaran Maguire and Sean Paul Farrell lose extradition bid over attempted murder

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Ciaran Maguire and Sean Paul Farrell had their extradition challenges rejected by the High Court on 14 February 2020 over alleged attempted murder and explosives offences.

The men are wanted in Northern Ireland over the alleged attempted murder of a PSNI officer and possession of explosive substances with intent to endanger life, according to the European Arrest Warrant.

Mr Justice Donald Binchy said the arguments against surrender had to be rejected after considering the parties’ submissions. Formal extradition orders were held over to allow the men time to consider the judgment, with the matter listed for mention on 26 February.