A man and woman have been extradited from Malta to Northern Ireland to face trial for offences including rape and child cruelty.
In a statement issued by the PSNI on Sunday, they said that the pair had been brought back to Northern Ireland by the force’s International Policing Unit.
The 27-year-old man and 58-year-old woman were extradited to Northern Ireland yesterday, Saturday 13th December, the statement added. The man “is wanted to stand trial in Northern Ireland for two offences of rape, and six offences of assault occasioning actual bodily harm”, the PSNI says.
The statement added: “Meanwhile, the woman is wanted to stand trial for three offences of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and three offences of child cruelty.
“The [alleged] offences occurred in the Enniskillen area between February 2020 and June 2021. They were initially arrested in the Gozo area of Malta on 10th September 2025, and yesterday completed the extradition proceedings with their successful return to Northern Ireland.
“Both suspects are expected to appear before Enniskillen Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 15th December.”
Sergeant Davey from the International Policing Unit added: “This double extradition from Malta demonstrates our commitment to tracking down those wanted for crimes here in Northern Ireland.
“In this case we worked closely with the UK’s Joint International Crime Centre and authorities in Malta to arrest and extradite these suspects – a first for the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
“We appreciate the assistance and cooperation provided by Maltese authorities in this case. Our message is clear to anyone who has left Northern Ireland to the consequences of their actions. We will relentlessly pursue those that are trying to delay or deny justice to victims of crime.
“We will continue to work with our national and international partners to make sure offenders are brought before the courts.”
