24/07/2014

Man Extradited From US To Dublin

Gardaí have confirmed a 33-year-old man has been extradited from the United States to Ireland to in connection with alleged sexual abuse.

It is understood he faces charges of alleged sexual abuse against two underage girls in Ireland between 2010 and 2011.

He arrived in Dublin on Wednesday morning (23 July) before later appearing in court.

No further information has been released.

(JP/IT)

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