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High Court orders extradition of UK man wanted for attempted murder
Summary
The High Court ordered the extradition of Simeon Cosmo Langford, a 33‑year‑old from Bristol, to the UK on four charges: attempted murder, grievous bodily harm, theft and alleged breach of release conditions after a prior conviction for grievous bodily harm. A European Arrest Warrant issued in August 2015 led to his arrest in Cork in August 2015. Langford was released on licence on 6 May 2015 and is alleged to have committed the offences between 2 and 11 June 2015, after which he allegedly absconded and travelled to Ireland on 13 June 2015 using a passport under the name Luke Gillespie. His barrister submitted an affidavit alleging ill treatment in UK prisons, but the judge found no evidence of inhuman or degrading treatment and rejected the appeal. The court therefore ordered his surrender to the UK, refusing leave to appeal. The decision was delivered by Justice Aileen Donnelly.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: High Court orders extradition of UK man wanted for attempted murder. Charges or matters: attempted murder; grievous bodily harm; theft. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision
When:
- August 2015 Incident
- May 6, 2015 Incident
- June 2 Incident
- June 11, 2015 Incident
- June 13, 2015 Incident
- 2016-05-10 Publication
Case subjects
Respondent
Charges: attempted murder; grievous bodily harm; theft (Alleged Or Contested)
Places mentioned
- The High Court
- High Court
- Brigstock Road
- I view
- British prison
Topics
Stage Hearing Or Decision Theft Violent Crime
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