Limerick native Shane Frane is lead from Derry court where he was remanded for the manslaughter of PSNI constable Phillipa Reynolds. (Newspixirl)
Frane was arrested in the Republic of Ireland on Thursday, February 1, 2024 and extradition proceedings were completed today, Tuesday, 20th August with his successful return to Northern Ireland.
He will appear before Lisburn Magistrates’ Court later today.
The 36-year-old was sought by the PSNI for being unlawfully at large from prison since 17th January 2024.
Frane failed to return to prison after being breaching the conditions of a temporary release order.
He was jailed for a minimum of six years in 2014 for the manslaughter of PSNI constable Philippa Reynolds.
Frane was driving a stolen car which crashed into a police car carrying 27-year-old PC Reynolds, killing her in February 2013 in Derry.
Sergeant Davey from the International Policing Unit said: “Police Service of Northern Ireland continue to work closely with authorities in the Republic of Ireland to return fugitives to Northern Ireland.
Constable Philippa Reynolds killed in Derry in 2013
“We will continue to work closely with An Garda Siochana to locate those who abscond the justice system.
“Our message is clear to anyone who has left Northern Ireland to avoid the consequences of their actions: we will use all powers available to have you arrested and returned to Northern Ireland.”