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UK men wanted in relation to fatal street stabbing appear before High Court

Summary

Two men arrested in County Mayo have appeared before the High Court in Dublin in connection with a fatal stabbing in Carlisle, United Kingdom. Kane Hull, aged 28, and Liam Porter, aged 32, both of Carlisle addresses, face charges relating to the death of a 24-year-old man on September 18th. The accused are wanted on suspicion of murder or manslaughter, with Porter also facing an additional allegation of assisting an offender. Gardaí arrested both men in the Carracastle area of County Mayo following their alleged departure from the UK on September 22nd. Evidence was provided by officers from Castlebar Garda Station confirming their identities. At today's hearing before Justice Paul McDermott, legal representation sought additional time to prepare objections to the extradition proceedings. The court adjourned the matter to October 22nd, 2021, for further hearing.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: UK men wanted in relation to fatal street stabbing appear before High Court. Charges or matters: murder or manslaughter; assisting an offender. Procedural stage: sentence

When:

• September 18 Incident
• September 27 Incident
• September 29 Incident
• September 22 Hearing Or Sentence
• October 22, 2021 Hearing Or Sentence
• 2021-10-15 Publication

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Stage Sentence Violent Crime

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