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On-the-run British sex offender to appear before High Court next month
Summary
Julian Myerscough, a 52‑year‑old man from Bolton, England, was arrested by Irish gardai on 2 October after a UK arrest warrant and a European extradition warrant were issued. He had previously been convicted in 2010 at Ipswich Crown Court of making and possessing indecent images of children, receiving a 15‑month sentence. In September 2015 he appeared at the same court on similar charges but absconded before conviction. After his escape, Irish authorities, working with Suffolk Police and the National Crime Agency, located him on a ferry from Holyhead to Dublin and apprehended him at a city‑centre hotel. He was remanded in custody until 8 December. At the High Court on 24 November, the case was adjourned for two weeks to allow the State and Mr Myerscough's representatives to review relevant documents. Kenny Kerins BL, speaking for Kieran Kelly BL, confirmed receipt of the documents.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: On-the-run British sex offender to appear before High Court next month. Procedural stage: sentence. Findings: Convicted
When:
- December 8 Adjournment
- October 2 Incident
- Wednesday, 30th September 2015 Incident
- 2015-11-24 Publication
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Defendant
Finding: Convicted
Outcome: Convicted; Mr Myerscough was convicted at Ipswich Crown Court, Suffolk, of making and possessing indecent images of children in 2010 and received a 15-month sentence.; Julian Myerscough (52), from Bolton in England, appeared at the High Court today where the case was adjourned for two weeks to allow the State and his representatives time to view documents relating to the case.
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