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Fugitive Prisoner Caught After Father's Funeral Escape
24 Sep
Summary
- Prisoner escaped during father's funeral 10 days ago.
- He was arrested at a campsite in Fahan, Republic of Ireland.
- His legal team requested he not be held in Castlerea Prison.
A prisoner who absconded from Maghaberry Prison in Northern Ireland approximately 10 days ago was arrested in the Republic of Ireland. Gary Anderson, 29, was apprehended on Wednesday at a campsite in Fahan, near Buncrana. He had initially escaped during his father's funeral.
Anderson appeared at a special sitting of Letterkenny District Court on Thursday. He is charged with being present at Fahan Marina caravan and campsite on September 23, having escaped lawful custody, contrary to the Criminal Law (Jurisdiction) Act 1976. He made no reply when arrested and charged.
During the court hearing, his legal representatives indicated no bail application would be made. The prosecution sought directions from the Director of Public Prosecutions and requested Anderson be remanded in custody. The judge adjourned the case for Anderson to appear by videolink later this month.
Anderson's solicitor also asked the judge to recommend a prison other than Castlerea Prison in County Roscommon, citing concerns due to "other parties involved."
