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UK man with "propensity for extreme violence" must await extradition fate
Summary
Simeon Cosmo Langford, 33, was brought before the High Court in Ireland after being arrested in Cork in August 2015. He is wanted in the UK on charges of attempted murder, grievous bodily harm and theft, and for allegedly breaching the conditions of his release from a UK prison sentence. A European Arrest Warrant issued in August 2015 alleges that Langford absconded and travelled to Ireland on 13 June 2015 using a passport in the name of Luke Gillespie. He was handcuffed and accompanied by five officers in full riot gear during the hearing. His barrister, Ronan Munro BL, argued that Langford is a "special category" person who would face inhumane and degrading treatment if returned to the UK, citing his alleged "appalling experiences" in British prisons. The Minister for Justice and Equality, Vincent Heneghan BL, countered that the allegations were subjective and that there were no reports of abuse in UK prisons.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: UK man with "propensity for extreme violence" must await extradition fate. Procedural stage: sentence
When:
- August 2015 Incident
- May 6, 2015 Incident
- June 2 Incident
- June 11, 2015 Incident
- June 13, 2015 Incident
- December 2010 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2016-05-04 Publication
Why: A few weeks later he was given a video link to court but it was for sentencing only because he had been found guilty, he claimed. CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Outcome: Mr Langford is also wanted for allegedly breaching the conditions of his release from a prison sentence for grievous bodily harm.
Places mentioned
Topics
Stage Sentence Theft Violent Crime
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