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Man wanted on charges of kidnapping and assaulting ex-partner surrenders himself to NI
Summary
Jonathan Turley, 35, of Clandeboye Drive, Belfast, surrendered to Northern Ireland authorities after being wanted for kidnapping and assaulting his ex‑partner. He was arrested in May last year under a European Arrest Warrant and appeared briefly at the High Court in Dublin. Turley admitted awareness of the allegations, including kidnapping, assault, and a dangerous driving charge. The judge confirmed his voluntary surrender, noted his legal advice, and ordered his extradition within twenty days, following an eight‑month prison sentence backdated to April.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Man wanted on charges of kidnapping and assaulting ex-partner surrenders himself to NI. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- 2017-03-01 Publication
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Defendant
Outcome: Counsel for the State, Vincent Heneghan SC, told the court today that Turley was sentenced on Tuesday to eight months in prison and that the sentence was backdated to April last year, so there were "no grounds for postponement" of his extradition to Northern Ireland.
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