Richard Sharples extradition refused over assault and firearm charges

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The High Court refused to extradite Richard Sharples over alleged assault and firearms offences on 29 June 2023.

The charges relate to an alleged attack on Cardona Street in Glasgow on 16 September 2021.

Prosecutors allege Sharples threatened a man with a firearm and attacked him, causing serious injury and endangering his life.

Mr Justice Paul McDermott found a real and substantial risk of inhuman or degrading treatment if Sharples were surrendered, citing prison conditions and concerns about care for his mental health needs.

This report covers an earlier stage of the case. Later developments are not reported here.