Richard Sharples ordered extradited to Scotland over assault

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Richard Sharples was ordered extradited to Scotland over an alleged assault at the High Court on 29 April 2024.

The order followed new assurances from Scottish authorities that his mental health needs would be addressed in prison. The assault and firearms offences he faces relate to alleged events on Cardona Street, Glasgow, on 16 September 2021.

Ms Justice Melanie Greally said the assurances represented a material change in circumstances and that a care plan would be tailored to Sharples’ needs, with appropriately skilled medical personnel available at Low Moss prison.