A MAN wanted in connection with the killing of a British army recruitment officer in Derby more than 17 years ago has indicated to the High Court his willingness to consent to his extradition to the UK.
The British authorities are seeking the surrender of Declan Duffy (35), a father of two, originally from Armagh but with an address at Hanover Street West, Dublin. He is in custody in relation to other matters and is due to be released from prison in July 2011.
In a European Arrest Warrant seeking Duffy’s surrender, the British authorities claim that in April 1992, he murdered Sgt Michael Newman (34). Duffy is also charged with conspiracy to commit murder between January 1st and April 13th, 1992.
The Irish National Liberation Army admitted responsibility for Sgt Newman’s killing.
At the High Court yesterday, Mr Justice Michael Peart was told by Fergal Kavanagh SC, for Duffy, that his client was a British citizen and wished to serve the remainder of his Irish sentence in Britain. If that were arranged, his client was willing to consent to extradition.
Previously the court heard that Duffy was objecting to extradition on grounds he would be prejudiced as a result of delay in processing the extradition request.
Britain is also seeking the extradition of Anthony Gorman (39), originally from Armagh, but with an address at Bailieborough, Co Cavan, on the same charges. He is on bail pending the hearing of the extradition request.