John Downey to be extradited over Enniskillen murders

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John Downey was ordered for extradition over the 1972 murders of two UDR soldiers by the High Court on 1 March 2019. The killings occurred in Enniskillen, when a device exploded in a vehicle on the Irvinestown Road.

The court rejected objections based on delay, a letter of assurance, alleged evidence concerns and medical issues. Northern Irish authorities sought his surrender for the murders and for aiding and abetting the causing of an explosion. His barrister indicated an application for leave to appeal would be made.