Menu
20/10/2006
High risk sex offender found in Republic
An on the run high risk sex offender who absconded after breaking his probation conditions in September, has been located in the Republic of Ireland.
Paul Hunter Redpath, 35, and originally from Scotland, sparked a cross-border manhunt after he failed to return to approved accommodation on September 29.
Redpath had been released from prison early after being convicted of sex offences against two under-age girls.
After pleading guilty in June 2005 to indecent assault and unlawful carnal knowledge of a 13-year-old girl, Redpath was given a three-year sentence and a three-year probation term – he was released early due to having already spent over a year on remand.
He was found last night at an undisclosed location in the Republic by Gardai, and has since registered with them and is now subject to sex offender requirements in their jurisdiction.
Local authorities have today called for Redpath to be deported back to the north, however it is understood that he can only be arrested if Irish police receive a warrant seeking his extradition.
The PSNI have not yet disclosed whether such a warrant is being sought.
Speaking earlier, the DUP's Ian Paisley Jr said: "I am very alarmed that a man who has engaged in such very serious crimes is at large in the Republic of Ireland.
"Irrespective of their regime, it is known that he is wanted in Northern Ireland and should be returned urgently."
(EF)
Paul Hunter Redpath, 35, and originally from Scotland, sparked a cross-border manhunt after he failed to return to approved accommodation on September 29.
Redpath had been released from prison early after being convicted of sex offences against two under-age girls.
After pleading guilty in June 2005 to indecent assault and unlawful carnal knowledge of a 13-year-old girl, Redpath was given a three-year sentence and a three-year probation term – he was released early due to having already spent over a year on remand.
He was found last night at an undisclosed location in the Republic by Gardai, and has since registered with them and is now subject to sex offender requirements in their jurisdiction.
Local authorities have today called for Redpath to be deported back to the north, however it is understood that he can only be arrested if Irish police receive a warrant seeking his extradition.
The PSNI have not yet disclosed whether such a warrant is being sought.
Speaking earlier, the DUP's Ian Paisley Jr said: "I am very alarmed that a man who has engaged in such very serious crimes is at large in the Republic of Ireland.
"Irrespective of their regime, it is known that he is wanted in Northern Ireland and should be returned urgently."
(EF)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
25 January 2010
Sex Attack Victims 'Under Age'
Over half of victims of sex crime in Northern Ireland are under 18. That's according to PSNI figures that show 56% of all victims of reported sex abuse – including rape, indecent assault and indecent exposure – between 2008 and 2009 were under 18, with an average of three sex offences against children recorded every day.
Sex Attack Victims 'Under Age'
Over half of victims of sex crime in Northern Ireland are under 18. That's according to PSNI figures that show 56% of all victims of reported sex abuse – including rape, indecent assault and indecent exposure – between 2008 and 2009 were under 18, with an average of three sex offences against children recorded every day.
14 November 2024
New Defence Heritage Record Launched
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed the launch of a new Defence Heritage Record, a comprehensive resource detailing over 4,500 sites constructed across Northern Ireland in response to World War One and Two, as well as the Cold War.
New Defence Heritage Record Launched
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons has welcomed the launch of a new Defence Heritage Record, a comprehensive resource detailing over 4,500 sites constructed across Northern Ireland in response to World War One and Two, as well as the Cold War.
14 November 2024
Traffic Warning For South Belfast Ahead Of Northern Ireland Match
Road users are advised to plan for potential traffic delays in the south Belfast area on Friday, 15th November due to the UEFA Nations League football match between Northern Ireland and Belarus. The match will take place at Windsor Park, kicking off at 7.45pm, and it is expected that around 18,000 supporters will attend.
Traffic Warning For South Belfast Ahead Of Northern Ireland Match
Road users are advised to plan for potential traffic delays in the south Belfast area on Friday, 15th November due to the UEFA Nations League football match between Northern Ireland and Belarus. The match will take place at Windsor Park, kicking off at 7.45pm, and it is expected that around 18,000 supporters will attend.
14 June 2005
New sex offender procedures revealed
New procedures for assessing and managing sex offenders posing a risk to the public in Northern Ireland have now been established, a new report has said. The report, by the Northern Ireland Sex Offender Strategic Management Committee (NISOSMC), revealed that the number of registered sex offenders in Northern Ireland on 31 March 2005 was 544.
New sex offender procedures revealed
New procedures for assessing and managing sex offenders posing a risk to the public in Northern Ireland have now been established, a new report has said. The report, by the Northern Ireland Sex Offender Strategic Management Committee (NISOSMC), revealed that the number of registered sex offenders in Northern Ireland on 31 March 2005 was 544.
11 February 2020
Joy As First Same-Sex Marriage To Take Place
The first same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland is set to take place today. Belfast woman Robyn Peoples will walk down the aisle with her partner Sharni Edwards, from Brighton, in Co Antrim later today, Tuesday 11 December.
Joy As First Same-Sex Marriage To Take Place
The first same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland is set to take place today. Belfast woman Robyn Peoples will walk down the aisle with her partner Sharni Edwards, from Brighton, in Co Antrim later today, Tuesday 11 December.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, soon followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
