17/09/2015
On The Run Sex Offender Arrested
Police have arrested a convicted sex offender after he failed to return to Magilligan Prison following a home visit.
John Patrick Smith, 29, has convictions for gross indecency with or towards a child, rape, aggravated assault, being armed with offensive weapon to commit offence, threats to kill and drug use.
He was arrested by police on Wednesday.
No further information has been released.
(CD/MH)
John Patrick Smith, 29, has convictions for gross indecency with or towards a child, rape, aggravated assault, being armed with offensive weapon to commit offence, threats to kill and drug use.
He was arrested by police on Wednesday.
No further information has been released.
(CD/MH)
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