Kenneth Brunell and Barry McArdle face extradition over death

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Kenneth Brunell and Barry McArdle faced extradition proceedings in the High Court over the death of Keith Ennis, whose body parts were found in a suitcase in an Amsterdam canal. The proceedings were reported on 9 December 2013.

Justice John Edwards deferred any decision on surrender until after Christmas and remanded both men in custody until 14 January, when the case was due to be mentioned again. Patrick McGrath SC, representing McArdle, argued that Dutch prosecutors had abused the process; the State said there had clearly been a decision to charge and try the men.

Anne-Marie Lawlor BL told the court that Brunell might apply for bail in the meantime.