Francis Lanigan loses extradition battle over murder

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Francis Lanigan’s extradition surrender stay was lifted by the High Court on 21 January 2019 after he lost a legal challenge over murder and firearm charges. The offences relate to the alleged killing of John Knocker in Dungannon, Co Tyrone, in 1998.

Lanigan had opposed surrender on the basis that his life would be at risk in Northern Ireland. The Supreme Court had refused to hear a further appeal, leaving the High Court action at an end and allowing his return to Northern Ireland.