A 67-year-old man, accused of the murder of Joseph James Porter in Armagh in 1979, has been extradited from the Republic of Ireland to Northern Ireland.

The man was arrested in the Republic of Ireland on 24th June 2024, on suspicion of the murder of Mr Porter, which occurred in Armagh on the same date in 1979. He was also arrested on suspicion of firearms offences and membership of a proscribed organisation. Extradition proceedings concluded on Wednesday, 2nd April, leading to his return to Northern Ireland. He was the subject of an investigation by the Police Service of Northern Ireland's (PSNI) Legacy Investigation Branch and is sought to stand trial for murder, possession of a firearm and ammunition with intent to endanger life, and belonging to a proscribed organisation.

The 67-year-old is scheduled to appear before Newry Magistrates' Court later today.

Sergeant Davey from the PSNI's International Policing Unit commented on the extradition: "The Police Service of Northern Ireland continues to work closely with authorities in the Republic of Ireland to locate and return those wanted to stand trial in Northern Ireland. In this particular case, we worked closely with the PSNI's Legacy Investigation Branch and An Garda Siochana to locate this man and bring him before the courts. We will continue to work closely with our partners to bring offenders before the courts and deliver justice to victims and their families."